Heat Sink in Transistor: When power is dissipated in a transistor, the heat generated must flow from the collector-base junction to the case, and then to the surrounding atmosphere. When…
Power Dissipation Rating in Transistor: Maximum Power Dissipation - Consider the portion of the data sheet for the 2N3903 and 2N3904 transistor reproduced in Fig. 8-24. The total device dissipation (PD)…
BJT Cutoff Frequency and Capacitance: Device Cutoff Frequency - All transistors have junction capacitances. The junction capacitances and the transit time of charge carriers through the semiconductor material limit the…
Decibels and Half Power Point Method: Power Measurement in Decibels and Half Power Point Method - The power gain (Ap) of an amplifier may be expressed in terms of the…
Transistor Datasheet: To select a transistor for a particular application, the Transistor Datasheet provided by device manufacturers must be consulted. Most data sheets start off with the device type number…
Integrated Circuit Components: The Integrated Circuit Components are namely, Transistors and Diodes: The epitaxial planar diffusion process described already is normally employed for the manufacture of IC transistors and diodes. Collector,…
Integrated Circuits Fabrication Process: IC Types - An Integrated Circuits Fabrication Process consists of several interconnected transistors, resistors, etc., all contained in one small package with external connecting terminals. The…
Transistor Construction Techniques and Performance: The following are Transistor Construction Techniques and Performance are as follows, Current Gain: Good current gain requires that most charge carriers from the emitter pass…