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Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor. Check FAQs
Ic=Isat(eVBEVt)
Ic - Collector Current?Isat - Saturation Current?VBE - Base-Emitter Voltage?Vt - Thermal Voltage?

Collector Current of PNP Transistor Example

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5.0106Edit=1.675Edit(e5.15Edit4.7Edit)
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Collector Current of PNP Transistor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ic=Isat(eVBEVt)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ic=1.675mA(e5.15V4.7V)
Next Step Convert Units
Ic=0.0017A(e5.15V4.7V)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ic=0.0017(e5.154.7)
Next Step Evaluate
Ic=0.0050106109117107A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ic=5.0106109117107mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ic=5.0106mA

Collector Current of PNP 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 can be positive or negative.
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.
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 Collector Current

​Go Collector Current when Saturation Current due to DC Voltage
Ic=IsateVBEVt-ISCeVBCVt
​Go Collector Current using Leakage Current
Ic=(IBβ)+Ice0
​Go Collector Current of PNP Transistor when Common-Emitter Current Gain
Ic=βforcedIB
​Go Collector Current using Early Voltage for NPN Transistor
Ic=IsateVBCVt(1+VCEVDD)

Other formulas in Collector Current category

​Go Collector Current given Base-Emitter Voltage
Icc=αIsat(exp([Charge-e]VBE[BoltZ]to-1))

How to Evaluate Collector Current of PNP Transistor?

Collector Current of PNP Transistor evaluator uses Collector Current = Saturation Current*(e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)) to evaluate the Collector Current, The Collector current of PNP transistor carried by the electrons that reach the collector region. The collector current in a PNP transistor is carried by majority carriers (i.e., electrons) that flow from the collector region towards the emitter region. Collector Current is denoted by Ic symbol.

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

FAQs on Collector Current of PNP Transistor

What is the formula to find Collector Current of PNP Transistor?
The formula of Collector Current of PNP Transistor is expressed as Collector Current = Saturation Current*(e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)). Here is an example- 5010.611 = 0.001675*(e^(5.15/4.7)).
How to calculate Collector Current of PNP Transistor?
With Saturation Current (Isat), Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) & Thermal Voltage (Vt) we can find Collector Current of PNP Transistor using the formula - Collector Current = Saturation Current*(e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Collector Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Collector Current-
  • Collector Current=Saturation Current*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)-Saturation Current for DC*e^(Base-Collector Voltage/Thermal Voltage)OpenImg
  • Collector Current=(Base Current*Common Emitter Current Gain)+Collector Emitter Leakage CurrentOpenImg
  • Collector Current=Forced Common-Emitter Current Gain*Base CurrentOpenImg
Can the Collector Current of PNP Transistor be negative?
Yes, the Collector Current of PNP Transistor, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Collector Current of PNP Transistor?
Collector Current of PNP 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 PNP Transistor can be measured.
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