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In the following common emitter circuit, β=100 and VCE=7 V. If VBE is negligible, then the base current is

PhysicsSemiconductorsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0.01 mA
  • B 0.04 mA
  • C 0.02 mA
  • D 0.03 mA
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.04 mA

The figure below represents the common emitter circuit,

Apply Kirchhoff law,

-15+2IC+VCE=0

-15+2Ic+7=0

IC=4 mA

The common emitter gain is,

β=ICIB

100=4×10-3IB

IB=0.04 mA

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