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

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5.0869Edit=(1.675Edit0.985Edit)e5.15Edit4.7Edit
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Emitter Current using Transistor Constant Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ie=(Isatα)eVBEVt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ie=(1.675mA0.985)e5.15V4.7V
Next Step Convert Units
Ie=(0.0017A0.985)e5.15V4.7V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ie=(0.00170.985)e5.154.7
Next Step Evaluate
Ie=0.00508691463117838A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ie=5.08691463117838mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ie=5.0869mA

Emitter Current using Transistor Constant 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.
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.
Common-Base Current Gain
Common-base current gain α is related to β common-emitter current gain and its value is less than 1 because collector current is always less than emitter current due to recombination of electrons.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
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 Common Emitter Current Gain
Ie=(β+1β)IsateVBEVt
​Go Emitter Current using Collector Current and Current Gain
Ie=(β+1β)Ic
​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 Transistor Constant?

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

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

FAQs on Emitter Current using Transistor Constant

What is the formula to find Emitter Current using Transistor Constant?
The formula of Emitter Current using Transistor Constant is expressed as Emitter Current = (Saturation Current/Common-Base Current Gain)*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage). Here is an example- 5086.915 = (0.001675/0.985)*e^(5.15/4.7).
How to calculate Emitter Current using Transistor Constant?
With Saturation Current (Isat), Common-Base Current Gain (α), Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) & Thermal Voltage (Vt) we can find Emitter Current using Transistor Constant using the formula - Emitter Current = (Saturation Current/Common-Base Current Gain)*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)*Saturation Current*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)OpenImg
  • Emitter Current=((Common Emitter Current Gain+1)/Common Emitter Current Gain)*Collector CurrentOpenImg
  • 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 Transistor Constant be negative?
Yes, the Emitter Current using Transistor Constant, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Emitter Current using Transistor Constant?
Emitter Current using Transistor Constant 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 Transistor Constant can be measured.
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