Common emitter amplifier circuit, built using an n – p – n transistor, is shown in the figure . Its DC current gain is 250, Rc=1kΩ and Vcc=10V . What is the minimum base current for VCE to reach saturation.
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a
40μA
b
10μA
c
100μA
d
7μA
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
For a common emitter n – p – n transistor, DC Current gain is βDC=IcIB At saturation state VCE becomes zero VCC−ICRC=0IC≈VCCRc=101000=10−2A Hence , saturation base current IB=IcβDC=10−2250=40μA