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Emitter Current is the amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor. Check FAQs
Ie=AE[Charge-e]Dn(-npoWbase)
Ie - Emitter Current?AE - Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction?Dn - Electron Diffusivity?npo - Thermal Equilibrium Concentration?Wbase - Width of Base Junction?[Charge-e] - Charge of electron?

Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration Example

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-0.0051Edit=8Edit1.6E-190.8Edit(-1E+18Edit0.002Edit)
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Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ie=AE[Charge-e]Dn(-npoWbase)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ie=8cm²[Charge-e]0.8cm²/s(-1E+181/m³0.002m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Ie=8cm²1.6E-19C0.8cm²/s(-1E+181/m³0.002m)
Next Step Convert Units
Ie=0.00081.6E-19C8E-5m²/s(-1E+181/m³0.002m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ie=0.00081.6E-198E-5(-1E+180.002)
Next Step Evaluate
Ie=-5.126965184E-06A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ie=-0.005126965184mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ie=-0.0051mA

Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration Formula Elements

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Constants
Emitter Current
Emitter Current is the amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor.
Symbol: Ie
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction
The Cross-section area of base-emitter junction is the width in the direction perpendicular to the page.
Symbol: AE
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electron Diffusivity
Electron Diffusivity is the diffusion current is a current in a semiconductor caused by the diffusion of charge carriers (holes and/or electrons).
Symbol: Dn
Measurement: DiffusivityUnit: cm²/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thermal Equilibrium Concentration
Thermal Equilibrium Concentration is defined as the concentration of carriers in an amplifier.
Symbol: npo
Measurement: Carrier ConcentrationUnit: 1/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Base Junction
Width of Base junction is the parameter which signifies how wide is the base junction of any analog electronics element.
Symbol: Wbase
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Charge of electron
Charge of electron is a fundamental physical constant, representing the electric charge carried by an electron, which is the elementary particle with a negative electric charge.
Symbol: [Charge-e]
Value: 1.60217662E-19 C

Other Formulas to find Emitter Current

​Go Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain
Ie=(β+1β)IsateVBEVt
​Go Emitter Current using Collector Current and Current Gain
Ie=(β+1β)Ic
​Go Emitter Current using Transistor Constant
Ie=(Isatα)eVBEVt
​Go Emitter Current given Base Current
Ie=(Id+1)IB

Other formulas in Emitter Current category

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

How to Evaluate Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration?

Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration evaluator uses Emitter Current = Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction*[Charge-e]*Electron Diffusivity*(-Thermal Equilibrium Concentration/Width of Base Junction) to evaluate the Emitter Current, The Emitter current through minority carrier concentration is the current passing through the emitter because of minority charge carriers i.e. electrons. Emitter Current is denoted by Ie symbol.

How to evaluate Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration, enter Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction (AE), Electron Diffusivity (Dn), Thermal Equilibrium Concentration (npo) & Width of Base Junction (Wbase) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration

What is the formula to find Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration?
The formula of Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration is expressed as Emitter Current = Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction*[Charge-e]*Electron Diffusivity*(-Thermal Equilibrium Concentration/Width of Base Junction). Here is an example- -5.126965 = 0.0008*[Charge-e]*8E-05*(-1E+18/0.002).
How to calculate Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration?
With Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction (AE), Electron Diffusivity (Dn), Thermal Equilibrium Concentration (npo) & Width of Base Junction (Wbase) we can find Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration using the formula - Emitter Current = Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction*[Charge-e]*Electron Diffusivity*(-Thermal Equilibrium Concentration/Width of Base Junction). This formula also uses Charge of electron constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Emitter Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Emitter Current-
  • Emitter Current=((Common Emitter Current Gain+1)/Common Emitter Current Gain)*Saturation Current*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)OpenImg
  • Emitter Current=((Common Emitter Current Gain+1)/Common Emitter Current Gain)*Collector CurrentOpenImg
  • Emitter Current=(Saturation Current/Common-Base Current Gain)*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)OpenImg
Can the Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration be negative?
Yes, the Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration?
Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Emitter Current through Minority Carrier Concentration can be measured.
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