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Common Base Current Gain α is related to β common-emitter current gain of a transistor and used for calculations. Check FAQs
α=(AvReRc)
α - Common Base Current Gain?Av - Voltage Gain?Re - Emitter Resistance?Rc - Collector Resistance?

Common Base Current Gain Example

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0.2793Edit=(4.21Edit0.067Edit1.01Edit)
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Common Base Current Gain Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Common Base Current Gain?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=(AvReRc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=(4.210.0671.01)
Next Step Convert Units
α=(4.2167Ω1010Ω)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=(4.21671010)
Next Step Evaluate
α=0.279277227722772
LAST Step Rounding Answer
α=0.2793

Common Base Current Gain Formula Elements

Variables
Common Base Current Gain
Common Base Current Gain α is related to β common-emitter current gain of a transistor and used for calculations.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Voltage Gain
Voltage gain is defined as the ratio of the output voltage to the input voltage.
Symbol: Av
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Emitter Resistance
Emitter Resistance is a dynamic resistance of the emitter-base junction diode of a transistor.
Symbol: Re
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Collector Resistance
The Collector Resistancer is the opposition offered to the current passing through the collector.
Symbol: Rc
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Common Base Current Gain

​Go Total Current Gain with respect to Voltage Gain
α=GvRcRe(RinRin+Rsig)

Other formulas in Common Base Amplifier category

​Go Negative Voltage Gain from Base to Collector
Avn=-α(RcRe)
​Go Voltage Gain of Common-Base Amplifier
Av=VcVe
​Go Overall Feedback Voltage Gain of Common-Collector Amplifier
Gv=(β+1)RL(β+1)RL+(β+1)Re+Rsig
​Go Overall Voltage Gain of Common-Emitter Amplifier
Gfv=-gmp(RinRin+Rsig)(1Rc+1RL+1Rout)-1

How to Evaluate Common Base Current Gain?

Common Base Current Gain evaluator uses Common Base Current Gain = (Voltage Gain*Emitter Resistance/Collector Resistance) to evaluate the Common Base Current Gain, The Common Base Current Gain is defined as the change in collector current divided by the change in emitter current when the base-to-collector voltage is constant. Common Base Current Gain is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Common Base Current Gain using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Common Base Current Gain, enter Voltage Gain (Av), Emitter Resistance (Re) & Collector Resistance (Rc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Common Base Current Gain

What is the formula to find Common Base Current Gain?
The formula of Common Base Current Gain is expressed as Common Base Current Gain = (Voltage Gain*Emitter Resistance/Collector Resistance). Here is an example- 0.279277 = (4.21*67/1010).
How to calculate Common Base Current Gain?
With Voltage Gain (Av), Emitter Resistance (Re) & Collector Resistance (Rc) we can find Common Base Current Gain using the formula - Common Base Current Gain = (Voltage Gain*Emitter Resistance/Collector Resistance).
What are the other ways to Calculate Common Base Current Gain?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Common Base Current Gain-
  • Common Base Current Gain=Overall Voltage Gain/(Collector Resistance/Emitter Resistance*(Input Resistance/(Input Resistance+Signal Resistance)))OpenImg
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