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Current Amplification Factor in a BJT transistor is defined as the ratio of output current to its input current. Check FAQs
α=IcIe
α - Current Amplification Factor?Ic - Collector Current?Ie - Emitter Current?

Current Amplification Factor Example

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0.4Edit=1.1Edit2.75Edit
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Current Amplification Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Current Amplification Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=IcIe
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=1.1mA2.75mA
Next Step Convert Units
α=0.0011A0.0028A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=0.00110.0028
LAST Step Evaluate
α=0.4

Current Amplification Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Current Amplification Factor
Current Amplification Factor in a BJT transistor is defined as the ratio of output current to its input current.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Collector Current
Collector current is defined as the current flowing through the collector terminal of a transistor.
Symbol: Ic
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Emitter Current
Emitter current is defined as the current flowing through the emitter terminal of a bipolar junction transistor.
Symbol: Ie
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Current Amplification Factor

​Go Current Amplification Factor using Base Transport Factor
α=ββ+1

Other formulas in Transistor Operating Parameters category

​Go Emitter Current
Ie=Ib+Ic
​Go Collector Current using Base Transport Factor
Ic=βIb
​Go Collector Current using Current Amplification Factor
Ic=αIe
​Go Common Collector Current Gain
Ai=β+1

How to Evaluate Current Amplification Factor?

Current Amplification Factor evaluator uses Current Amplification Factor = Collector Current/Emitter Current to evaluate the Current Amplification Factor, Current Amplification Factor in a BJT transistor is defined as the ratio of output current to its input current. In a common base configuration, current amplification factor is the ratio of collector current to the emitter current. Current Amplification Factor is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Current Amplification Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Current Amplification Factor, enter Collector Current (Ic) & Emitter Current (Ie) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Current Amplification Factor

What is the formula to find Current Amplification Factor?
The formula of Current Amplification Factor is expressed as Current Amplification Factor = Collector Current/Emitter Current. Here is an example- 0.714 = 0.0011/0.00275.
How to calculate Current Amplification Factor?
With Collector Current (Ic) & Emitter Current (Ie) we can find Current Amplification Factor using the formula - Current Amplification Factor = Collector Current/Emitter Current.
What are the other ways to Calculate Current Amplification Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Current Amplification Factor-
  • Current Amplification Factor=Base Transport Factor/(Base Transport Factor+1)OpenImg
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