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Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor. Check FAQs
ic=Va'Rout
ic - Collector Current?Va' - Early Voltage?Rout - Finite Output Resistance?

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39.5714Edit=13.85Edit0.35Edit
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Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ic=Va'Rout
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ic=13.85V/m0.35
Next Step Convert Units
ic=13.85V/m350Ω
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ic=13.85350
Next Step Evaluate
ic=0.0395714285714286A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ic=39.5714285714286mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ic=39.5714mA

Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor Formula Elements

Variables
Collector Current
Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor.
Symbol: ic
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Early Voltage
Early voltage is entirely process-technology dependent, with the dimensions of volts per micron.Typically, V; falls in the range of 5 V/μm to 50 V/μm.
Symbol: Va'
Measurement: Electric Field StrengthUnit: V/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Finite Output Resistance
The finite output resistance is a measure of how much the transistor's output impedance varies with changes in the output voltage.
Symbol: Rout
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Collector Current

​Go Collector Current in Active Region when Transistor Acts as Amplifier
ic=iseVbeVt

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​Go Drain Resistance of Cascode Amplifier
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​Go Equivalent Resistance of Cascode Amplifier
Rdg=(1Rout1+1Rin)-1
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Afo=-gmp(gmsRout)(1Rout1+1Rsm)-1
​Go Output voltage gain of MOS Cascode Amplifier
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How to Evaluate Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor?

Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor evaluator uses Collector Current = Early Voltage/Finite Output Resistance to evaluate the Collector Current, Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor refers to the flow of current from the collector (base) to the emitter (source) through the base-emitter junction. Collector Current is denoted by ic symbol.

How to evaluate Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor, enter Early Voltage (Va') & Finite Output Resistance (Rout) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor

What is the formula to find Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor?
The formula of Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor is expressed as Collector Current = Early Voltage/Finite Output Resistance. Here is an example- 40000 = 13.85/350.
How to calculate Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor?
With Early Voltage (Va') & Finite Output Resistance (Rout) we can find Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor using the formula - Collector Current = Early Voltage/Finite Output Resistance.
What are the other ways to Calculate Collector Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Collector Current-
  • Collector Current=Saturation Current*e^(Voltage across Base Emitter Junction/Threshold Voltage)OpenImg
Can the Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor be negative?
No, the Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor?
Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Collector Current of Emitter Follower Transistor can be measured.
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