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Homework Statement
What does a capacitor across the base and collector of the transistor do? Apparantly adding a cap (1uF) will slow it down. Can anyone explain how?
The discussion centers on the effects of placing a capacitor across the base and collector of a transistor, specifically regarding its impact on the transistor's speed and operation. The conversation includes aspects of feedback mechanisms and references to specific concepts in analog electronics.
The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants express varying levels of understanding and seek clarification on the concepts involved, particularly regarding Miller capacitance and its implications.
Some assumptions about the participants' prior knowledge of feedback mechanisms and specific texts are present, but these are not fully articulated. The discussion also reflects a dependence on the definitions of terms like Miller capacitance, which may not be universally understood.
unplebeian said:Can you please elaborate or provide me with a reference. I have a text by Gaussi on Analog devices. What section does this come in (miller capacitance??)