BJT DC Circuits I
In this Lecture, we will: Discuss further the dc analysis and design techniques of bipolar transistor circuits. Examine some basic applications of bipolar transistor circuits.
DC Equivalent Circuit for npn Common Emitter
Load Line
Another Load Line Example (Example 5.10)
Problem-Solving Technique: Bipolar DC Analysis 1.Assume that the transistor is biased in forward active mode a.V BE = V BE (on), I B > 0, & I C = I B 2.Analyze ‘linear’ circuit. 3.Evaluate the resulting state of transistor. a.If V CE > V CE (sat), assumption is correct b.If I B < 0, transistor likely in cutoff c.If V CE < 0, transistor likely in saturation 4.If initial assumption is incorrect, make new assumption and return to Step 2.
Voltage Transfer Characteristic for npn Circuit
Voltage Transfer Characteristic for pnp Circuit
NPN Switch Driving a Load
BJT Switches Driving Loads
Digital Logic InverterNOR gate
Bipolar Inverter as Amplifier
Effect of Improper Biasing on Amplified Signal Waveform
Current Relationships in the Active Mode i E = (1+ )i B
Common-Base Configuration
Current-Voltage Characteristics of a Common-Base Circuit
Example Problem I
V + = 3.3V V - = -3.3V = 2.27V
Example Problem I
Example Problem II
Example Problem III