7 - Overview of Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
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What is a BJT?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in amplifying signals.
Name the two types of BJTs.
💡 Hint: Recall the majority carriers for each type.
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What type of transistor has holes as the majority carriers?
💡 Hint: Remember which type stands for 'Positive Negative Positive'.
True or False: BJTs are voltage-controlled devices.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences between BJTs and MOSFETs.
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Given a BJT with a β of 100 and a base current of 10 µA, determine the collector current.
💡 Hint: Apply the current gain formula.
Analyze how thermal runaway could affect a BJT in a high-power circuit. What preventative measures could be taken?
💡 Hint: Think about the physical behaviors with increasing temperature effects.
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