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enter image description hereHow would I calculate Vce and Ic from a given DC transistor gain?

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How would I calculate Vce and Ic from a given DC transistor gain?

With BJTs there is no real point trying to use math with complicated formulas to uncover precise voltage levels. Reason: there are two many things that are uncertain and even simulators are lucky to get close so, all that can be realistically done is make an estimate.

  • Whatever voltage is at the base (set by the potentiometer and the 150 kΩ) will appear at the emitter but reduced by about 0.7 volts.
  • So let's say the emitter voltage (as determined by the base voltage) is 1 volts (implying 1.7 volts at the base).
  • That means that there will be a emitter current of 1/470 amps = 2.13 mA.
  • Given that about 1% of that emitter current is base current you can pretty much say that all of the 2.13 mA flows into the collector.
  • 2.13 mA through 2.2 kΩ (collector resistor) produces a volt drop of 4.68 volts.
  • Hence, the collector voltage relative to ground will be 10 volts (the supply) minus 4.68 volts = 5.32 volts.

Vc = 5.32 volts and Ic = 2.13 mA

Of course, if you set the pot to a different position this will change but at least you have the mechanism for working this out yourself.

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