Experiment No.

6
BJT Biasing (Voltage-Divider Bias)

Objectives:
- To demonstrate the operation of the Voltage-Divider Bias circuit, and
the Q-Point stability.

Theoretical Background:
The Voltage-Divider Bias circuit shown in Figure (6.1) is the most
commonly used of the BJT biasing circuits for several reasons:
a) It provides excellent operating point stability even with wide change
in ẞ and temperature.
b) It requires only one power supply voltage.
c) It provides a degree of stability with respect to change in supply
voltage.

To calculate the approximate values theoretically, you can use the

:following equations

V=VCC R R+R
To calculate the approximate values theoretically, you can use the
:following equations
Components and Equipment:

1- DC Power Supply.

2- Digital Multi-Meter (DMM).

3- BJT Transistor NPN 2N2102 (568 or 571) (225)

4-560 2 Resistor.

(230)

5- 1.5 k Resistor.

(239)

6- 6.8 k Resistor.

(244)

7-18 ΚΩ Resistor.
3- Apply power to the circuit.
4- Using DMM, measure the voltage (VBE), and check if the obtained
value is close to (0.7 V) to ensure that the BJT is ON (operating in
Active Mode).
5- With DMM, measure the values in Table (6.1) and record it.

Measured Value
parameter Calculated Value
Ra =18 kΩ V B¿

VB - 7.1 V 1.9 V 1.9 V

VE - 7.7 V - 2.6 V 1.206 V
V BE 0.614 0.635 V 0.7 V
VC 0.061µV - 2.093 8.89V
V CE 7.7 V 2.6 V 7.56 V
IE 2.095 mA 4.605 mA 2.15 mA
IC 2.075mA 4.56 mA 2.15 mA

6- Now calculate the parameters in Table (6.1) and record it.

7- Adjust the resistance box (Ra) until Vs is equal to the calculated value
of Va obtained in the previous step, then repeat step (5).
8- Compare between the values in the three columns.