7.10. Advantages and Disadvantages

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one advantage of BJTs?

   Hint

   Think about amplification.

2. 2.

   What is thermal runaway in BJTs?

   Hint

   Connect temperature with device stability.

3. 3.

   What is a primary advantage of BJTs?

   • High power consumption
   • High gain-bandwidth product
   • Low input impedance

   Hint

   Think about amplification capabilities.

4. 4.

   True or False: BJTs have lower input impedance compared to MOSFETs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how they interact with other circuit components.

5. 5.

   You are designing a circuit that requires low power consumption. Would you choose a BJT or a MOSFET? Justify your choice.

   Hint

   Consider power efficiency for battery-operated devices.

6. 6.

   Explain a real-world scenario in which a BJT's thermal runaway could cause a failure. What steps would you take to prevent this?

   Hint

   Connect heat management strategies with design reliability.