What is the difference in applying -ve voltage at emitter and +ve coll

In summary, the difference between applying -ve voltage at emitter and +ve voltage at collector in the attached circuit image is that the power supply voltages affect the necessary input voltages. The circuit in (a) is a basic ECL unit and can function as an amplifier over a range of 2 logic states at input voltages of -1.7 V and -0.8 V. The main difference between (a) and (b) is in the polarity of the voltage supply applied. While (a) will work with a negative supply line, (b) requires a positive supply line to function properly.
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What is the difference in applying -ve voltage at emitter and +ve voltage at collector in attached circuit image? Really what I think is both circuits in thae image are identical. But then why -VEE?

-Devanand T
 

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The power supply voltages also affect the necessary input voltages.

For example in the second diagram, the transistor with -1.3 volts on its base will be turned off if the negative supply line is grounded but it is conducting if this line is at -5.2 volts.

This is because the base is more positive than the negative supply line in the second case, but less positive in the first case.
 
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dexterdev said:
What is the difference in applying -ve voltage at emitter and +ve voltage at collector in attached circuit image? Really what I think is both circuits in thae image are identical. But then why -VEE?

-Devanand T
Over what range of input voltages will the arrangement in (a) function as an amplifier?

What about (b)?
 
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the circuit in (a) is basic ECL unit, range of inputs is 2 logic states at input -1.7 V and -0.8 V.

I was asking that what difference (a) has with (b) in voltage supply applied in terms of polarity.
 
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dexterdev said:
the circuit in (a) is basic ECL unit, range of inputs is 2 logic states at input -1.7 V and -0.8 V.

I was asking that what difference (a) has with (b) in voltage supply applied in terms of polarity.
(b) will function in the same manner, but not with the input/output voltages that cause (a) to work.
 

1. What is the purpose of applying negative voltage at the emitter?

The negative voltage at the emitter is used to control the flow of electrons from the emitter to the collector in a transistor. It helps to regulate the current and amplification of the transistor.

2. How does applying positive voltage at the collector affect the transistor?

The positive voltage at the collector acts as a barrier to the flow of electrons from the emitter, allowing for better control of the current and amplification of the transistor.

3. Can the polarity of the voltage be reversed for a transistor?

Yes, the polarity of the voltage can be reversed for a transistor. However, it will affect the direction of the current flow and may result in a different output from the transistor.

4. What happens if both the emitter and collector have the same voltage applied?

If both the emitter and collector have the same voltage applied, the transistor will not function properly. The negative voltage at the emitter and positive voltage at the collector are necessary for the proper operation of the transistor.

5. How does the voltage at the emitter and collector affect the gain of a transistor?

The voltage at the emitter and collector play a crucial role in determining the gain or amplification of a transistor. By controlling the flow of electrons, the voltages help to regulate the current and ultimately affect the gain of the transistor.

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