LAB 4

BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS (BJT) DC BIASING

LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this experiment, you should be able to: Describe some of the properties of bipolar junction transistors. Analysis and design basic transistors amplifier configurations.

MATERIALS Transistors: 2N3904 NPN Resistors: 1 x 240k, 1 x 2.2k, 1 x 430k, 1 x 2k, 1 x 1k, 1 x 39k, 1 x 10k, 1 x 3.9k, 1 x 1.5k. Capacitors: 2 1F

EQUIPMENT Tektronix PS280 DC Power Supply Fluke 45 Dual Display Multimeter Tektronix CFG 253 3MHz Function Generator Hewlett Packard Oscilloscope 100MHz 54600B

PRE-LAB ASSIGNMENT Derive the equations for VC, VB, VE, VBE, VCE, IC, IB, and IE for the circuits shown in Figures 4-1 through 4-3. Figure 4-1 VC VB VE VBE VCE IC IB IE E.g.: VCC - ICRC Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3

IN-LAB ACTIVITIES 1. Build the Fixed Bias circuit shown in Figure 4-1 on your protoboard.

Figure 4-1: Fixed Bias Circuit 2. By using the DMM, measure each of the transistor node dc voltages (VC, VB, VE, VBE, and VCE), and determine/calculate all of the currents (IC, IB, and IE). Calculate , and then calculate . Show your results to the instructor before proceeding. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the Emitter Stabilized Bias circuit shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2: Emitter Stabilized Bias Circuit

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Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the Voltage Divider circuit shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3: Voltage Divider Bias Circuit 5. Record all your results in Table 4-1.

RESULTS measured Circuit Fixed Bias Emitter Stabilized Bias Voltage Divider Bias Table 4-1 VC (V) VB (V) VE (V) VBE (V) VCE (V) IC (mA) IB ( A) calculated IE (mA)

IC IB

IC IE

Fixed Bias Circuit RB : RC : k k

Emitter Stabilized Bias Circuit RB : RC : RE: k k k

Voltage Divider Bias Circuit RB1: RB2: RC : RE: k k k k

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LAB 4 REPORT 1. By using only the and VBE obtained and the derived equations (pre-lab assignment) calculate VC, VB, VE, VCE, IC, IB, and IE and compare with in-lab activity results. Calculate the percentage relative error between your measured values and your calculated (pre-lab assignment) values. Please show the workings clearly. Fixed Bias Circuit:

Measured VC VB VE VCE IC IB IE

Calculated

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Emitter Stabilized Bias Circuit:

Measured VC VB VE VCE IC IB IE

Calculated

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Voltage Divider Bias Circuit:

Measured VC VB VE VCE IC IB IE

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