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On a graph where Ic is plotted against Vce for a range of base currents, does the line represent the load resistance (Rc)?
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Physicist3 said:
Which line?
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electronic/ietron/loadline3.gif
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berkeman said:
Sorry, meant to say load line but missed the word out the question by mistake. That's quite a good diagram btw
Yeah, definitely a helpful drawing. BTW, I found it very quickly by using a Google Images search on transistor load line. I like Google Images searches for many tasks, because they can get you to what you want much faster than sifting through a bunch of hyperlink hits from a regular Google search.
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No, the line on the graph does not represent the load resistance (Rc). The line on the graph represents the relationship between collector current (Ic) and collector-emitter voltage (Vce) for a range of base currents. The load resistance (Rc) is a fixed value in the circuit and does not change with varying base currents. The graph is used to analyze the characteristics of a transistor and determine its operating region.