7.8 - BJT as a Switch
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Practice Questions
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What indicates a BJT is in cut-off region?
💡 Hint: Think about the switch being off.
What is the saturation region in a BJT?
💡 Hint: It’s like a switch being closed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What state does a BJT represent when in the cut-off region?
💡 Hint: Relate this to a common household switch.
A BJT in saturation allows maximum current flow. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think of a closed circuit.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a circuit that uses a BJT as a switch to control a light bulb, specifying resistances and the power supply needed.
💡 Hint: Start with Ohm's law and current gain formula.
Evaluate how the temperature in a circuit can alter the performance of a BJT used as a switch.
💡 Hint: Consider how heat influences conductivity and resistance.
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