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In a common emitter configuration with suitable bias, it is given that RL is the load resistance and RBE is small-signal dynamic resistance (input side). Then, voltage gain, current gain and power gain are given, respectively, by: β is current gain, IB, IC and IE are respectively base, collector, and emitter currents.
PhysicsSemiconductorsJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (15 Apr)
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  • A βRLRBE,ΔICΔIB,β2RLRBE
  • B βRLRBE,ΔIEΔIB,β2RLRBE
  • C  β2RLRBE,ΔICΔIB,βRLRBE
  • D  β2RLRBE,ΔICΔIE,β2RLRBE
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The correct answer is: βRLRBE,ΔICΔIB,β2RLRBE

For a common emitter configuration, current gain, β=ΔICΔIB. Voltage gain is the ratio of output voltage to the input voltage. It is given as, AV=ΔVCE RBEΔIB=βRLRBE (Since from Ohm's law, RL=VCEIB). Power gain AP=βAV=β2RLRBE.

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