Understanding KVL Loop in BJT Biasing and Calculating Ve

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The discussion focuses on calculating the emitter voltage (Ve) in BJT biasing, with the formula Ve = -Vee + IeRe being proposed. It clarifies that Ve is defined relative to ground and does not have to be a positive voltage, as it can range between -VEE and +VCC. Participants emphasize the importance of using Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to analyze the circuit, particularly regarding current direction and voltage drops across resistances. The conversation also touches on the role of the base current supplied by RB from VCC and the forward biasing of the base-emitter junction, which is crucial for the transistor's operation in the active region. Overall, the thread seeks clarity on applying KVL in this context and the implications for circuit analysis.
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Please help how Ve is calculated what i think is that it should be:
-Ve=-Vee+IeRe;
How Ve is taken positive please someone draw equivalent circuit for same
 
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VE is defined as the emitter voltage wrt ground. Nothing about this says that VE must turn out to be a positive voltage, though. You can see that VE will be somewhere between -VEE and +VCC.

If NPN emitter current is the current out of the transistor emitter, then the upper end of RE is the more positive. Draw arrows to show current direction, and voltage drop across resistances, and apply Kirchoff's Voltage Law.
 
Thanks will you please help me in this question also i am confused in Vcc equations
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Explain which line in the solution you are having trouble with.
 
Last line,how they have applied kvl to an open loop.
 
karandeepdps said:
Last line,how they have applied kvl to an open loop.
There is no open loop.

RB is supplying base current from the positive rail, VCC. Because the transistor is operating in the active region, its base is forward biased and its B-E potential is labelled VBE.

The wire from the base ending in mid-air simply indicates where the amplifier's AC input will be impressed when the circuit is later completed to function as an audio amplifier, for example.
 
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