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TUTORIAL WORKSHEET 4 – BJT BIAS CIRCUITS

𝑰𝑪 𝑰𝑪 𝜷
npn transistor VBE(on) = 0.7 V, 𝜷= 𝑰𝑬 = 𝑰𝑩 + 𝑰𝑪 = 𝜶=
𝑰𝑩 𝜶 𝜷+𝟏
C = Collector, B = Base, E = emitter
β is a transistor’s common-emitter forward current gain, usually >> 1 e.g. 100+
α is a transistor’s common-base forward current gain, usually close to 1 or slightly less.
npn
VBE = potential difference between the Base and Emitter
𝑰 𝑰𝑪 𝜷
pnp transistor VEB(on) = 0.7 V, 𝜷 = 𝑰𝑪 𝑰𝑬 = 𝑰𝑩 + 𝑰𝑪 = 𝜶
𝜶 = 𝜷+𝟏
𝑩
C = Collector, B = Base, E = emitter
β is a transistor’s common-emitter forward current gain, usually >> 1 e.g. 100+
α is a transistor’s common-base forward current gain, usually close to 1 or slightly less.
pnp
VEB = potential difference between the Emitter and Base
Q1. The transistor in the circuit below has β = 100 and exhibits a vBE of 0.7 V. Design the circuit so that a current of 2
mA flows through the collector and a voltage of +5 V appears at the collector

Solution:
β = 100, α = 100/101 = 0.99 therefore emitter current IE = 2 mA/ 0.99 = 2.02 mA. Base is at 0 V, if transistor is ON
the emitter must be at -0.7V therefore RE = (15 – 0.7)/2.02 mA = 7.079 kΩ. For 5 V at collector, by KVL, RC must drop
10 V therefore 10 V/ 2 mA = 5 kΩ

Q2. In the circuit shown, measurement indicates VB to be +1.0 V and VE to be +1.7 V. What are α and β for this
transistor? What voltage VC do you expect at the collector?

Q3. For the circuit below find the value of the voltage VBB that results in the transistor operating in the active mode
with VCE =5V. Assume that VBE remains constant at 0.7 V and the transistor β is specified to be 50.
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Q4. For the circuit shown below, determine all node voltages and branch currents. Assume that β =100.

Q5. Analyze the circuit below to determine the voltages at all nodes and the currents through all branches.

Q6. Analyze the circuit below to determine all node voltages and currents through all branches. Assume β = 100.

Q7. For the bias circuit shown assume β = 150. Determine 𝐼𝐶 and 𝑉𝐶𝐸 . State any assumptions.
12 V

R1 R2
470kΩ 1.8kΩ

Q1
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Q8. For the circuit shown, determine 𝐼𝐶 and 𝑉𝐶𝐸 if β = 120.

9V

R3 R4
330kΩ 1.5kΩ

Q2

R5
1.5kΩ

Q9. For the circuit shown, determine 𝐼𝐶 and 𝑉𝐶𝐸 if β = 200.

24 V

R3 R4
68kΩ 2.2kΩ

Q2
R6
33kΩ R5
1kΩ

Q10. For the circuit shown, determine the change in 𝑉𝐶𝐸 if 120 ≤ 𝛽 ≤ 420.

10 V

R3
120kΩ 2.2kΩ

Q2
R6
47kΩ R5
1kΩ
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Q11. Select a value for 𝑅𝐸 to provide a collector current of 2 mA if 𝛽 = 150.
9V

R3
1kΩ
15kΩ

Q2
R6
6.8kΩ
RE

Q12. Determine the collector current in the circuit below if 𝛽 = 120.

9V

R4 1kΩ
12kΩ
Q3

R5
27kΩ
R7
1.5kΩ
ANSWERS

Q1 Solution given

Q2 0.994 165 -1.75 V

Q3 1.7 V

Q4 9.9 µA 0.99 mA 1 mA 5.347 V 3.3 V

Q5 OFF

Q6 46 µA 4.6 mA 4.65 mA 0.7 V -5.4 V

Q7 3.6 mA, 5.5 V

Q8 2.2 mA, 3.47 V

Q9 6.4 mA, 3.4 V

Q10 4.72 V to 3.76 V

Q11 1018 Ω

Q12 1.94 mA

BUILD AND CHECK THESE CIRCUITS IN MICR0-CAP USING 2N3904 NPN AND PNP 2N3906 TRANSISTORS

(If you think any answers are incorrect please check with me)
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