Phototransistor modeled as a Thevenin equivalent circuit

In summary, the conversation discusses a phototransistor modeled as a Thevenin equivalent circuit with an output impedance of 10kohm and producing a peak voltage of 2V at 80 MHz. The input impedance of the oscilloscope is modeled as a simple combination of input impedances. The task is to draw the oscilloscope/photodetector circuit, calculate the half power frequency, add a 50 ohm resistor in parallel to the 1M ohm load and calculate the new break frequency. The solution involves calculating the break frequency using the equation f_b=\frac{1}{2\Pi R C}, where R is the total impedance and C is the capacitance. The final answer for b
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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


[tex]f_b=\frac{1}{2\Pi R C}[/tex]



The Attempt at a Solution


1.The photodetector in parallel with the capacitor and 1m ohm resistor
2. I just took [tex]f_b=\frac{1}{2*\Pi*10^3 ohms*20^-9F}=81.40MHz[/tex]
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."
 
  • #3
Sorry,
"Model the oscilloscope as this simple combination of input impedences."
 
  • #4
Actually for b. I get 7.87 Hz.
 
  • #5
Sooo...is that right?
 

1. What is a phototransistor?

A phototransistor is a type of semiconductor device that is used to detect light. It is made up of a photodiode and a transistor, and works by converting light energy into electrical energy.

2. What is a Thevenin equivalent circuit?

A Thevenin equivalent circuit is a simplified representation of a complex circuit. It consists of a voltage source in series with a resistor, and is used to model the behavior of a circuit at a specific point.

3. How is a phototransistor modeled as a Thevenin equivalent circuit?

A phototransistor can be modeled as a Thevenin equivalent circuit by replacing the phototransistor with a voltage source and a resistor. The voltage source is equal to the open-circuit voltage of the phototransistor, and the resistor is equal to the input resistance of the phototransistor.

4. What are the advantages of using a Thevenin equivalent circuit to model a phototransistor?

Using a Thevenin equivalent circuit can simplify complex circuit analysis, making it easier to understand and troubleshoot. It also allows for easier calculation of circuit parameters and can help in designing more efficient circuits.

5. Are there any limitations to using a Thevenin equivalent circuit for a phototransistor?

The Thevenin equivalent circuit is an approximation and may not accurately represent the behavior of the phototransistor in certain situations. Additionally, it does not account for the non-linear behavior of the phototransistor, which may be important in some applications.

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