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Emitter Current is the amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor. Check FAQs
Ie=(β+1β)IsateVBEVt
Ie - Emitter Current?β - Common Emitter Current Gain?Isat - Saturation Current?VBE - Base-Emitter Voltage?Vt - Thermal Voltage?

Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain Example

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Here is how the Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain equation looks like with Values.

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5.0877Edit=(65Edit+165Edit)1.675Edite5.15Edit4.7Edit
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Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ie=(β+1β)IsateVBEVt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ie=(65+165)1.675mAe5.15V4.7V
Next Step Convert Units
Ie=(65+165)0.0017Ae5.15V4.7V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ie=(65+165)0.0017e5.154.7
Next Step Evaluate
Ie=0.00508769723342933A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ie=5.08769723342933mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ie=5.0877mA

Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Common Emitter Current Gain
Common emitter current gain is influenced by 2 factors: width of base region W, and relative dopings of base region and emitter region. Its range varies from 50-200.
Symbol: β
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 49 to 201.
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 Emitter Current

​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 through Minority Carrier Concentration
Ie=AE[Charge-e]Dn(-npoWbase)
​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 using Common Emitter Current Gain?

Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain evaluator uses Emitter Current = ((Common Emitter Current Gain+1)/Common Emitter Current Gain)*Saturation Current*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage) to evaluate the Emitter Current, The Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain is the amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor. Emitter Current is denoted by Ie symbol.

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

FAQs on Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain

What is the formula to find Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain?
The formula of Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain is expressed as Emitter Current = ((Common Emitter Current Gain+1)/Common Emitter Current Gain)*Saturation Current*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage). Here is an example- 5087.697 = ((65+1)/65)*0.001675*e^(5.15/4.7).
How to calculate Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain?
With Common Emitter Current Gain (β), Saturation Current (Isat), Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) & Thermal Voltage (Vt) we can find Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain using the formula - Emitter Current = ((Common Emitter Current Gain+1)/Common Emitter Current Gain)*Saturation Current*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage).
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)*Collector CurrentOpenImg
  • Emitter Current=(Saturation Current/Common-Base Current Gain)*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)OpenImg
  • Emitter Current=Cross-section Area of Base-Emitter Junction*[Charge-e]*Electron Diffusivity*(-Thermal Equilibrium Concentration/Width of Base Junction)OpenImg
Can the Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain be negative?
Yes, the Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain?
Emitter Current using Common Emitter Current Gain 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 using Common Emitter Current Gain can be measured.
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