30.2 - Power Dissipation and Current
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating power dissipation in a CEA?
💡 Hint: Think about how power relates to voltage and current.
Why is knowing the quiescent current important?
💡 Hint: Consider the thermal aspect of the circuit.
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What is the fundamental formula for power dissipation in a common emitter amplifier?
💡 Hint: Look at how power is expressed in terms of voltage and current.
True or False: The quiescent current does not affect the amplifier's temperature stability.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of power in thermal management.
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Design a common emitter amplifier with a specified output swing of ±5V while maintaining a power dissipation of no more than 50mW. What parameters need to be considered?
💡 Hint: Evaluate how each component influences total power and output swing.
Given a transistor with beta = 150, calculate the base current if the collector current is set to 10mA. How does this factor into overall circuit design?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the base and collector currents.
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