Common Emitter Amplifier Circuit

Common Emitter Amplifier Circuit: Consider the Common Emitter Amplifier Circuit circuit shown in Fig. 6-17. When the capacitors are regarded as ac short-circuits, it is seen that the circuit input…

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Transistor Models and Parameters

Transistor Models and Parameters: T-Equivalent Circuit - Because a transistor consists of two pn-junctions with a common centre block, it should be possible to use two pn-junction ac equivalent circuits…

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Coupling and Bypassing Capacitors Coupling

Coupling and Bypassing Capacitors: Coupling Capacitors - To use a transistor circuit to amplify or otherwise process an ac signal, the signal source must be connected to the circuit input.…

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Bias Circuit Design

Bias Circuit Design: Bias Circuit Design can be amazingly simple. Usually, it is just a matter of determining the required voltage across each resistor and the appropriate current levels. Then,…

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BJT Bias Circuit Troubleshooting

BJT Bias Circuit Troubleshooting: Voltage Measurement - When a BJT Bias Circuit Troubleshooting is constructed in a laboratory situation, the supply voltage (VCC) and the voltage levels at the transistor…

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Transistor Testing Circuit

Transistor Testing Circuit: In-Circuit Testing - A quick test to check if a transistor is operational can be performed while the device is still connected in a circuit. Consider Fig.…

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CE Transistor Characteristics

CE Transistor Characteristics: Common Emitter Circuit - Figure 4-26 shows a circuit for determining CE Transistor Characteristics. The input voltage is applied between the B and E terminals, and the…

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