8.1.5 - Relationship Between Terminal Currents
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What is the formula for calculating base current from collector current?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship defined by β.
What happens to W_B when V_CB is increased?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of voltage on the depletion region.
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What is the correct formula for base current?
💡 Hint: Think about how the relationship is defined.
As V_CB increases, what happens to the base width W_B?
💡 Hint: Consider how high voltage affects the transistor structure.
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A transistor has a collector current of 50 mA and β of 200. How does changing β affect the base current and what practical implications does this have for circuit design?
💡 Hint: Consider how variations in current gain affect the transistor's overall performance.
If a circuit is designed with V_BE = 0.7V and V_CB = 2.5V, analyze how these voltages might lead to changes in transistor behavior across different applications.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between forward and reverse biases.
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