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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=(Isatβ)(eVBEVt)
IB - Base Current?Isat - Saturation Current?β - Common Emitter Current Gain?VBE - Base-Emitter Voltage?Vt - Thermal Voltage?

Base Current 2 of BJT Example

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0.0771Edit=(1.675Edit65Edit)(e5.15Edit4.7Edit)
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Base Current 2 of BJT Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
IB=(Isatβ)(eVBEVt)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
IB=(1.675mA65)(e5.15V4.7V)
Next Step Convert Units
IB=(0.0017A65)(e5.15V4.7V)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
IB=(0.001765)(e5.154.7)
Next Step Evaluate
IB=7.70863217186262E-05A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
IB=0.0770863217186262mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
IB=0.0771mA

Base Current 2 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.
Saturation Current
Saturation Current is the diode leakage current density in the absence of light. It is an important parameter which differentiates one diode from another.
Symbol: Isat
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Base-Emitter Voltage
Base-Emitter Voltage is the forward voltage between the base and emitter of the transistor.
Symbol: VBE
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thermal Voltage
Thermal Voltage is the voltage produced within the p-n junction.
Symbol: Vt
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Base Current

​Go Base Current 1 of BJT
IB=Icβ
​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 2 of BJT?

Base Current 2 of BJT evaluator uses Base Current = (Saturation Current/Common Emitter Current Gain)*(e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)) to evaluate the Base Current, The Base Current 2 of BJT is proportional to the number of electrons injected into the base. Base Current is denoted by IB symbol.

How to evaluate Base Current 2 of BJT using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Base Current 2 of BJT, enter Saturation Current (Isat), Common Emitter Current Gain (β), Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) & Thermal Voltage (Vt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Base Current 2 of BJT

What is the formula to find Base Current 2 of BJT?
The formula of Base Current 2 of BJT is expressed as Base Current = (Saturation Current/Common Emitter Current Gain)*(e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)). Here is an example- 77.08632 = (0.001675/65)*(e^(5.15/4.7)).
How to calculate Base Current 2 of BJT?
With Saturation Current (Isat), Common Emitter Current Gain (β), Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) & Thermal Voltage (Vt) we can find Base Current 2 of BJT using the formula - Base Current = (Saturation Current/Common Emitter Current Gain)*(e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Base Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Base Current-
  • Base Current=Collector Current/Common Emitter Current GainOpenImg
  • 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 2 of BJT be negative?
No, the Base Current 2 of BJT, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Base Current 2 of BJT?
Base Current 2 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 2 of BJT can be measured.
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