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Introduction To Semicon (BJT)
Introduction To Semicon (BJT)
= α / 1 −α
• Cross-multiplying the previous equation:
β(1−α) = α or β = α (1+ β) or
α = β / (1+ β)
CC Configuration
• In this case, input signal is applied between base and
collector and output signal is taken out from emitter-
collector current.
• Conventionally speaking, here IB is the input current and
IE is the output current.
CC Configuration
• IE/IB = IE/IC x IC/IB = β / α = β / β(1+ β)
= (1 + β)
• IE = IB + IC = IB + βΙΒ = (1 + β)ΙΒ
• Therefore:
output current = (1+ β) x input current
Relations Between Transistor
Currents
While deriving various equations, following
definitions should be kept in mind:
α = IC / IE , β = IC / IB , α = β / (1+ β) and
β = α / 1−α
•IC = βΙΒ = β / (1+ β) x IE
∀ΙΒ = ΙC/ β = IE / (1+ β) = (1−α)ΙΕ
3. IE = IC/ α = (1+ β) / β x IC = (1+ β) ΙΒ
=Ι Β / (1−α)
Relations Between Transistor
Currents
4. The three transistor dc currents always bear the following
ratio:
IE: IB : IC
1 : (1−α) : α
Incidentally, it may be noted that for ac currents, small
letters ie, ib and ic are used.