Practice - Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
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Practice Questions
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Name the two types of BJTs.
💡 Hint: Remember the direction of current flow.
What terminal of the BJT is responsible for controlling current?
💡 Hint: Think about where the input current comes in.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the function of the Base terminal in a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think of who is in charge in the transistor!
In which region does a BJT amplify signals?
💡 Hint: Remember what active means in electronics!
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Challenge Problems
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A BJT has a current gain of 150. If the base current is 5 microamps, what is the collector current?
💡 Hint: Use the equation Ic = β × Ib to find the answer.
Explain why BJTs might fail in terms of thermal runaway and how this might be prevented.
💡 Hint: Think about how overheating affects components.
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