Mostly. You need a collector resistor when the transistor is on to limit the current, and the lowest you can go is Vce,sat. But you probably already know that...nothing909 said:
Because if you turn on a transistor that is connected across a 12V supply, you will let the smoke out of it...nothing909 said:
Depends on what you are trying to do. Here is basic design info for a Common Emitter amplifier:nothing909 said:
nothing909 said:
Vce stands for collector-emitter voltage and is an important parameter in determining the operating characteristics of a transistor. It is crucial to calculate Vce because it helps us understand how the transistor will behave in a circuit and allows us to design and optimize circuits for specific applications.
Vce can be calculated by subtracting the emitter voltage (Ve) from the collector voltage (Vc). In simpler terms, it is the voltage drop across the collector-emitter junction of a transistor.
Vce is typically measured in volts (V), as it is a measure of voltage drop. However, in some cases, it may also be expressed in millivolts (mV).
The maximum Vce rating of a transistor is important as it determines the maximum voltage that can be applied across the collector-emitter junction before the transistor gets damaged. Exceeding this rating can lead to the breakdown of the transistor and potentially cause circuit failure.
Vce has a direct impact on the amplification of a signal. As Vce increases, the amplification of the signal decreases, and vice versa. This is because a higher Vce leads to a decrease in the gain of the transistor, which in turn affects the amplification of the signal passing through it.