Why is a 10k resistor needed in a Vbe temp compensated circuit?

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In a Vbe temperature compensated circuit, the 10k resistor connecting the bases of two transistors plays a crucial role in maintaining equal voltage levels between the transistors, ensuring consistent performance. It sets the input impedance for the signal and provides feedback to stabilize the base potential of the first transistor. If the values of the base resistors are altered, it can lead to unequal Vbe voltages, causing variations in Vce and collector currents between the transistors. This imbalance undermines the compensation intended by the circuit design. Proper resistor values are essential for effective temperature compensation in transistor circuits.
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The following circuit is a Vbe temp compensated circuit
Query : what exactly the use of the 10k resistor required to connect the bases of two transistors...we can also have a direct coupling to connect the bases of both transistors...what exactly the difference it could make by adding the coupling resistor??

sorry if I am being too vague..
 

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brainbaby said:
what exactly the use of the 10k resistor required to connect the bases of two transistors
There are several 10k resistors in the schematic. The resistor from the collector of Q1 to the base of Q2 sets the input impedance for the signal input. The resistor from the collector of Q1 to the base of Q1 is a feedback resistor that tries to keep the base of Q1 at the same potential as the base of Q2.
 
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Jony130 said:
Great explanation in post #12 of your mentioned thread...
Ok here it think it..If we change the values of both base resistors..it would result in unequal Vbe for both transistors ..which would further vary both transitor's Vce resulting in difference in collector current of both transistor ...hence a kind of unequal compensation ...
am i right?
 
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