Collector to Emitter Leakage Current Formula

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Collector Emitter Leakage Current is a small collector current that flows if the base is open-circuited and the collector is reverse biased with respect to the emitter. Check FAQs
ICEO=(β+1)Icbo
ICEO - Collector Emitter Leakage Current?β - Base Transport Factor?Icbo - Collector Base Leakage Current?

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1.19Edit=(2.5Edit+1)0.34Edit
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Collector to Emitter Leakage Current Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Collector to Emitter Leakage Current?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ICEO=(β+1)Icbo
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ICEO=(2.5+1)0.34mA
Next Step Convert Units
ICEO=(2.5+1)0.0003A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ICEO=(2.5+1)0.0003
Next Step Evaluate
ICEO=0.00119A
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
ICEO=1.19mA

Collector to Emitter Leakage Current Formula Elements

Variables
Collector Emitter Leakage Current
Collector Emitter Leakage Current is a small collector current that flows if the base is open-circuited and the collector is reverse biased with respect to the emitter.
Symbol: ICEO
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Base Transport Factor
Base Transport Factor is defined as the factor of base current required to transfer emitter current to the collector of the BJT transistor.
Symbol: β
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Collector Base Leakage Current
Collector Base leakage current is a small collector current which flows if the emitter is open circuited and the collector-base junction is reversed biased.
Symbol: Icbo
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Transistor Operating Parameters category

​Go Emitter Current
Ie=Ib+Ic
​Go Current Amplification Factor
α=IcIe
​Go Current Amplification Factor using Base Transport Factor
α=ββ+1
​Go Collector Current using Base Transport Factor
Ic=βIb

How to Evaluate Collector to Emitter Leakage Current?

Collector to Emitter Leakage Current evaluator uses Collector Emitter Leakage Current = (Base Transport Factor+1)*Collector Base Leakage Current to evaluate the Collector Emitter Leakage Current, Collector to Emitter Leakage Current is a small collector current which flows if the base is open-circuited and the collector is reverse biased with respect to emitter. Collector Emitter Leakage Current is denoted by ICEO symbol.

How to evaluate Collector to Emitter Leakage Current using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Collector to Emitter Leakage Current, enter Base Transport Factor (β) & Collector Base Leakage Current (Icbo) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Collector to Emitter Leakage Current

What is the formula to find Collector to Emitter Leakage Current?
The formula of Collector to Emitter Leakage Current is expressed as Collector Emitter Leakage Current = (Base Transport Factor+1)*Collector Base Leakage Current. Here is an example- 1190 = (2.5+1)*0.00034.
How to calculate Collector to Emitter Leakage Current?
With Base Transport Factor (β) & Collector Base Leakage Current (Icbo) we can find Collector to Emitter Leakage Current using the formula - Collector Emitter Leakage Current = (Base Transport Factor+1)*Collector Base Leakage Current.
Can the Collector to Emitter Leakage Current be negative?
Yes, the Collector to Emitter Leakage Current, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Collector to Emitter Leakage Current?
Collector to Emitter Leakage Current is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Collector to Emitter Leakage Current can be measured.
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