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The discussion focuses on solving a circuit problem involving a BJT and the correct application of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL). Participants emphasize the importance of including a 150K resistor and suggest using nodal analysis or Thevenin's theorem for simplification. Errors in the initial calculations are pointed out, particularly regarding the placement and role of resistors in the circuit. The conversation also highlights the need for clarity in the KVL equations and encourages a more straightforward mathematical approach to the problem. Overall, the thread serves as a collaborative effort to clarify circuit analysis techniques.
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Your answer is not correct. You forget about 150K resistor.

Maybe this circuit will be easy for you to solve, you can even use nodal analysis.

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Also notice that I1 = (Ib + I2)

Or you can replace voltage divider with his thevenin equivalent circuit.
 

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Jony130 said:
Your answer is not correct. You forget about 150K resistor.

Maybe this circuit will be easy for you to solve, you can even use nodal analysis.

attachment.php?attachmentid=67808&stc=1&d=1395236790.png


Also notice that I1 = (Ib + I2)

Or you can replace voltage divider with his thevenin equivalent circuit.

Here is a revised version of the solving for VB using KVL
This is question 2(a).

Thank you for any help that you can offer.

Did I answer the question correctly and thoroughly? Can you please find any errors, and point them out to me so that I can fix them?

Homework Statement



2(a): Calculate VB including loading of the bias network by the BJT

Homework Equations



IE = IC + IB
............
VCC-(IB)(RB) -(IE)(RE)-(VBE) = 0
...................


The Attempt at a Solution




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Is the answer correct for V(B)? If not, where are the errors located?

Thanks again for your help.
 
Duave said:
IE = IC + IB
............
VCC-(IB)(RB) -(IE)(RE)-(VBE) = 0
...................

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You have error already in the the second expression. Are you sure that this is correct KVL/KCL for this circuit? Can you tell me where do you see RB resistor in this circuit ?
The KCL for VB node is I1 = I2 + Ib

Or why you don't try to use thevenin's theorem and replace R1 and R2 and Vcc with his equivalent circuit (Rth and Eth)?
 
Jony130 said:
You have error already in the the second expression. Are you sure that this is correct KVL/KCL for this circuit? Can you tell me where do you see RB resistor in this circuit ?
The KCL for VB node is I1 = I2 + Ib

Or why you don't try to use thevenin's theorem and replace R1 and R2 and Vcc with his equivalent circuit (Rth and Eth)?

Could Rb= Rb1||Rb2?
 
Jony130 said:
You have error already in the the second expression. Are you sure that this is correct KVL/KCL for this circuit? Can you tell me where do you see RB resistor in this circuit ?
The KCL for VB node is I1 = I2 + Ib

Or why you don't try to use thevenin's theorem and replace R1 and R2 and Vcc with his equivalent circuit (Rth and Eth)?


How many loops do you have with KVL?
 
Two loops:
First loop
Vcc = I1*R1 + I2*R2
And the second one
I2*R2 = ??

Or we can use nodal equation

(15V - Vb)/130k = Vb/150k + Ib

Where Ib = ??

Duave said:
Could Rb= Rb1||Rb2?
Yes, but what about Vcc ?
 
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Jony130 said:
Two loops:
First loop
Vcc = I1*R1 + I2*R2
And the second one
I2*R2 = ??

Or we can use nodal equation

(15V - Vb)/130k = Vb/150k + Ib

Where Ib = ??Yes, but what about Vcc ?
I don't understand,

Wouldn't it be :

Vcc - Ib(R1||R2) - IeRe - Vbe = 0

and
Vcc = I1*R1 + I2*R2
 
Duave said:
I don't understand,

Wouldn't it be :

Vcc - Ib(R1||R2) - IeRe - Vbe = 0

and
Vcc = I1*R1 + I2*R2
No this is incorrect because Ib current flows only through R1 resistor.
But we can use Rb = R1||R2 if you replace R1 and R2 voltage divider with his thevenin's equivalent circuit.
 
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Jony130 said:
No this is incorrect because Ib current flows only through R1 resistor.
But we can use Rb = R1||R2 if you replace R1 and R2 voltage divider with his thevenin's equivalent circuit.

you please just tell me the KVL for this circuit again. I cannot obtain an official answer anywhere. I've been working on this problem for four days and it's only worth two points. I don't get it, and I need it to be laid out without anymore theory, on math.

You've been a big help. Could you show me both of the KVLs for this circuit

thank you
 

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