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An NPN transistor operates as a common emitter amplifier, with a power gain of  60 dB . The input circuit resistance is  100 Ω and the output load resistance is  10 kΩ . The common emitter current gain β is:
PhysicsSemiconductorsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 6×102
  • B 102
  • C 104
  • D 60
Solution:
1133 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 102

Av×β=Pgain 

60=10log10PP0
P=106=β2×Rout Rin =β2×104100
β2=104
β=100=102

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