Phototransistor modeled as a Thevenin equivalent circuit

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around modeling a phototransistor as a Thevenin equivalent circuit, focusing on calculations related to output impedance, peak voltage, and frequency characteristics. Participants are addressing a homework problem that includes circuit drawing and frequency calculations.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a phototransistor modeled as a Thevenin equivalent circuit with a specified output impedance of 10 kΩ and a peak voltage of 2V at 80 MHz.
  • Another participant questions a potential typo regarding the input impedance of the oscilloscope.
  • A correction is provided, clarifying that the oscilloscope should be modeled as a combination of input impedances.
  • One participant calculates a break frequency of 81.40 MHz using the formula provided, while another participant claims to have calculated a different break frequency of 7.87 Hz.
  • A participant expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their calculations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the break frequency, as participants have provided differing calculations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the accuracy of these calculations.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not clarified the assumptions behind their calculations or the definitions of the components involved, which may affect the results.

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Homework Statement


you have a phototransistor that you have modeled as a Thevenin equivalent circuit. It has a output impedence(Thevenin Impedence) of 10kohm and produces a peak voltage o2 2V at a frequency of 80 MHz. The input impedence of the oscilloscope as this simple combination of input impedences.
a.draw the osilloscope/photodetector circuit
b. calculate the half power frequency
c. a 50 ohm resistor is added in parallel to the 1M ohm load. draw the new circuit.
d. calculate the new break frequency.


Homework Equations


f_b=\frac{1}{2\Pi R C}



The Attempt at a Solution


1.The photodetector in parallel with the capacitor and 1m ohm resistor
2. I just took f_b=\frac{1}{2*\Pi*10^3 ohms*20^-9F}=81.40MHz
3.The photodetector in parallel with the capacitor,1m ohm resistor, and 50 ohm resistor
4. not too sure
 
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Could you clear-up this typo?

"The input impedence of the oscilloscope as this simple combination of input impedences."
 
Sorry,
"Model the oscilloscope as this simple combination of input impedences."
 
Actually for b. I get 7.87 Hz.
 
Sooo...is that right?
 

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