ME340: Mechatronics

Prof. Farshid Alambeigi, Fall 2022

Homework Assignment #8 Homework Due: 11/6/2022

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Question Points Total

HA 1 30
HA 2 30
HA 3 30

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 ME340: Mechatronics
Prof. Farshid Alambeigi, Fall 2022

1. The transistors shown in Figure P6 operate in the active region and have 𝛽 = 100 and 𝑉𝐵𝐸 = 0.7
V. Determine 𝐼𝐶 and 𝑉𝐶𝐸 for each transistor.

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 ME340: Mechatronics
Prof. Farshid Alambeigi, Fall 2022

2. Consider the circuit shown in the figure. A Q-point value for 𝐼𝐶 between a minimum of 4 mA and
a maximum of 5 mA is required. Assume that resistor values are constant and that 𝛽 ranges
from 100 to 300. It is desired for 𝑅𝐵 to have the largest possible value while meeting the other
constraints. Determine the values of 𝑅𝐵 and 𝑅𝐸.

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 ME340: Mechatronics
Prof. Farshid Alambeigi, Fall 2022

3. Assume that the circuit of the figure has 𝑉𝐶𝐶=10 V, 𝑉𝐵𝐵=1.6 V, 𝑅𝐵=40 kΩ, and 𝑅𝐶=2 kΩ. The
input signal is a 0.8-V-peak 1-kHz sinusoid given by 𝑣𝑖𝑛(𝑡)=0.8 sin(2000𝜋𝑡). The common-emitter
characteristics for the transistor are shown in Figure P5-2. Find the maximum, minimum, and Q-
point values for 𝑣𝐶𝐸.