Assignment 2 Microelectronics Devices to Circuits
Assignment 2 Microelectronics Devices to Circuits
Assignment 2 Microelectronics Devices to Circuits
Q1: A bipolar junction transistor (BJT) operating in ______ region acts like an open circuit.
a. Cut-off
b. Saturation
c. Forward Active
d. Reverse Active
Ans: (a) Cut-off
Q2: The slope of DC load line of a BJT is given by ______.
a. −1/𝑅𝐶
b. −1/𝑅𝐵
c. −1/𝑅𝐸
d. −1/𝑉𝐶𝐶
Ans: (a) −1/𝑅𝐶
Q3: The phase difference between the input and output voltages of a BJT connected in common
emitter arrangement is ________________.
a. 0°
b. 90 °
c. 180°
d. 270°
Ans: (c) 180°
Q4: The function of RC in a CE amplifier is ______________.
a. Provide supply voltage to the BJT
b. Convert collector current (IC) to an output voltage (VOUT)
c. Keep the transistor ON
d. Keep the transistor in saturation mode
Ans: (b) Convert collector current (IC) to an output voltage (VOUT)
Q5: For the circuit shown below, Find IB, IC, IE. Consider VBE = 0.68 V, β=75, RB=60Ω, RC = 2KΩ,
RE=1 KΩ
a. 10.53 µA
b. 11.53 µA
c. 12.53 µA
d. 13.53 µA
Ans: (c) 12.53 µA
Q10: Ebers Moll model is a ____ frequency model based on the fact that BJT is composed of ____.
a. High; two p-n junctions
b. Low; two p-n junctions
c. High; MOSFETs
d. Low; MOSFETs
Ans: (b) Low; two p-n junctions
Q6. Explanation:
Δ𝐼𝐶
𝛽=
Δ𝐼𝐵
Δ𝐼𝐶 = 𝛽 × Δ𝐼𝐵 = 100 × 0.06 𝑚𝐴 = 6𝑚𝐴
Q7. Explanation:
Ebers-moll model neglects base width effect of a BJT
Q8. Explanation:
For a common-emitter configuration, the input resistance (RIN) = VT/IB = (25 × 10−3) / (100 × 10−6)
= 250 Ω.
Q9. Explanation:
IC = (5 − 0.3) / 5K = 0.94 mA
IB = IC/β = 0.94/75 = 12.53 µA
Q10. Explanation:
Ebers Moll model is a low frequency (static) model based on the fact that BJT is composed of two pn
junctions; EB and CB junctions.