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Base Current is a crucial current of bipolar junction transistor. Without the base current, the transistor cannot turn on. Check FAQs
IB=Icβ
IB - Base Current?Ic - Collector Current?β - Common Emitter Current Gain?

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0.0769Edit=5Edit65Edit
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Base Current 1 of BJT Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Base Current 1 of BJT?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
IB=Icβ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
IB=5mA65
Next Step Convert Units
IB=0.005A65
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
IB=0.00565
Next Step Evaluate
IB=7.69230769230769E-05A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
IB=0.0769230769230769mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
IB=0.0769mA

Base Current 1 of BJT Formula Elements

Variables
Base Current
Base Current is a crucial current of bipolar junction transistor. Without the base current, the transistor cannot turn on.
Symbol: IB
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Collector Current
Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor.
Symbol: Ic
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Common Emitter Current Gain
Common emitter current gain is influenced by 2 factors: width of base region W, and relative dopings of base region and emitter region. Its range varies from 50-200.
Symbol: β
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 49 to 201.

Other Formulas to find Base Current

​Go Base Current 2 of BJT
IB=(Isatβ)(eVBEVt)
​Go Base Current using Saturation Current in DC
IB=(Isatβ)eVBCVt+eseVBCVt
​Go Total Base Current
IB=IB1+IB2
​Go Base Current of PNP Transistor using Collector Current
IB=Icβ

Other formulas in Base Current category

​Go Drain Current given Device Parameter
Id=12GmWL(Vov-Vth)2(1+VAVDS)
​Go Reference Current of BJT Current Mirror
Iref=VDD-VBER
​Go Reference Current of BJT Mirror given Collector Current
Iref=Ic(1+2β)
​Go Saturation Current using Doping Concentration
Isat=AE[Charge-e]Dn(ni1)2WbaseNB

How to Evaluate Base Current 1 of BJT?

Base Current 1 of BJT evaluator uses Base Current = Collector Current/Common Emitter Current Gain to evaluate the Base Current, The Base Current 1 of BJT is due to holes that have to be supplied by the external circuit in order to replace the holes lost from the base through the recombination process. Base Current is denoted by IB symbol.

How to evaluate Base Current 1 of BJT using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Base Current 1 of BJT, enter Collector Current (Ic) & Common Emitter Current Gain (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Base Current 1 of BJT

What is the formula to find Base Current 1 of BJT?
The formula of Base Current 1 of BJT is expressed as Base Current = Collector Current/Common Emitter Current Gain. Here is an example- 76.92308 = 0.005/65.
How to calculate Base Current 1 of BJT?
With Collector Current (Ic) & Common Emitter Current Gain (β) we can find Base Current 1 of BJT using the formula - Base Current = Collector Current/Common Emitter Current Gain.
What are the other ways to Calculate Base Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Base Current-
  • Base Current=(Saturation Current/Common Emitter Current Gain)*(e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage))OpenImg
  • Base Current=(Saturation Current/Common Emitter Current Gain)*e^(Base-Collector Voltage/Thermal Voltage)+Saturation Vapour Pressure*e^(Base-Collector Voltage/Thermal Voltage)OpenImg
  • Base Current=Base Current 1+Base Current 2OpenImg
Can the Base Current 1 of BJT be negative?
No, the Base Current 1 of BJT, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Base Current 1 of BJT?
Base Current 1 of BJT is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Base Current 1 of BJT can be measured.
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