For a CE-transistor amplifier, the audio signal voltage across the collected resistance of 2 kΩ is 2 V. Suppose the current amplification factor of the transistor is 100, find the input signal voltage and base current, if the base resistance is 1 kΩ.
Collector resistance, RC = 2 kΩ = 2000 Ω
Audio signal voltage across the collector resistance, V = 2 V
Current amplification factor of the transistor, β = 100
Base resistance, RB = 1 kΩ = 1000 Ω
Input signal voltage = Vi
Base current = IB
We have the amplification relation as:
Voltage amplification =\(\frac{ V}{V_i} =β\frac{R_c}{R_b}\)
Vi = \(\frac{V}{β}\) \(\frac{R_B}{R_C}\)
Vi = \(\frac{2\times 1000}{100\times 2000}\)
Vi = 0.01 V
Therefore, the input signal voltage of the amplifier is 0.01 V.
Base resistance is given by the relation:
RB =\( \frac{V_i}{I_B}\)
RB = \(\frac{0.01}{1000}\)
RB = \(10\times10^{-6} A\)
RB = 10\( μA\)
Therefore, the base current of the amplifier is 10 \(µA\).
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A transistor is a combination of three terminals made of semiconducting materials that help in making a connection to an external circuit and allow current to flow. The three terminals are:
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Using the three types of configuration can be used to design any transistor circuit. The three types of configuration of a transistor are:
In Common Emitter Configuration, the transistor’s emitter terminal will be connected common between the output terminal and the input terminal.
In Common Base Configuration, the transistor’s base terminal will be connected common between the output terminal and the input terminal.
In Common Collector Configuration, the transistor’s collector terminal will be connected common between the output terminal and the input terminal.