Transistor Behavior and Amplifier Biasing (Q&A
Format)
The type of biasing that compensates for temperature changes but decreases beta is called
_____. Self biasing
What component replaced the triode as an amplifier during the solid state revolution?
transistor
The capacitor in a clamper circuit has a fast charge path when the diode is ___________
forward biased
Has best properties for an amplifier. Common Emitter Amplifier
In an operating PNP transistor, which PN junction is forward biased and which PN junction is
reversed biased? forward EB, reverse CB
In a NPN transistor, the base DC bias voltage must be: positive compared to the emitter
In a PNP transistor, the base DC bias voltage must be: negative compared to the emitter
, In an operating NPN transistor, which PN junction is forward biased and which PN junction is
reverse biased? forward EB, reverse CB
In a ______________ amplifier, when the base voltage increases~ the emitter current increases.
common emitter
In a _____________ amplifier, when emitter current increases~ the collector current increases.
common emitter
In a _____________ amplifier, when the base voltage increases~ the emitter current increases.
common collector
In a _____________ amplifier, when base voltage decreases~ output voltage decreases.
common collector
In a _____________ amplifier, when the emitter voltage increases~ the emitter to base forward
bias decreases. common base
In a ____________ amplifier, when the emitter voltage increases~ the emitter current
decreases. common base
What type of coupling has the least effect on the collector AC signal for high frequency inputs?
LC coupling