FET Datasheet Specifications: Maximum Ratings -Â AÂ portion of a FET Datasheet Specifications is reproduced in Fig. 9-17. As with other device data sheets, a device type number and brief description is…
Junction Field Effect Transistor Theory: n-Channel JFET - The operating principle of an n-channel Junction Field Effect Transistor Theory (JFET) is illustrated by the block representation in Fig. 9-1(a). A…
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…
Transistor Switching Times: For Transistor Switching Times, the switching speed of the device can be an important quantity. Consider the circuit in Fig. 8-18(a). When the base input current is…
High Frequency Analysis of BJT: Coupling and Bypass Capacitor Effects - Consider the typical High Frequency Analysis of BJT illustrated in Fig. 8-5. As discussed, the amplifier voltage gain is…
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…
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…
Discrete Transistor Packaging: Discrete Transistor Packaging - Many low-power transistors are encapsuled in resin with protruding metal connecting leads, as illustrated in Fig. 7-24. This is known as a TO-92…