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DC bias current is the constant current that flows through a circuit or device to establish a certain operating point or bias point. Check FAQs
Ib=Ib1+Ib22
Ib - DC Bias Current?Ib1 - Input Bias Current 1?Ib2 - Input Bias Current 2?

Input Bias Current Example

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Here is how the Input Bias Current equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Input Bias Current equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Input Bias Current equation looks like.

15.17Edit=12.58Edit+17.76Edit2
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Input Bias Current Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Input Bias Current?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ib=Ib1+Ib22
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ib=12.58mA+17.76mA2
Next Step Convert Units
Ib=0.0126A+0.0178A2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ib=0.0126+0.01782
Next Step Evaluate
Ib=0.01517A
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ib=15.17mA

Input Bias Current Formula Elements

Variables
DC Bias Current
DC bias current is the constant current that flows through a circuit or device to establish a certain operating point or bias point.
Symbol: Ib
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Input Bias Current 1
Input bias current 1 refers to the small electrical current that flows into an operational amplifier (op-amp) or other electronic device's input terminal when no signal is present.
Symbol: Ib1
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Input Bias Current 2
Input bias current 2 refers to the small electrical current that flows into an operational amplifier (op-amp) or other electronic device's input terminal when no signal is present.
Symbol: Ib2
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find DC Bias Current

​Go DC Bias Current of MOSFET using Overdrive Voltage
Ib=12knVeff2
​Go DC Bias Current of MOSFET
Ib=12kn(Vgs-Vth)2
​Go Bias Current in Differential Pair
Ib=Id1+Id2

Other formulas in Biasing category

​Go DC Bias Output Voltage at Drain
Vout=Vdd-RLIb
​Go Bias Voltage of MOSFET
Vbe=Vbias+Vde
​Go Base Current of MOSFET
I base=Vbb-VbeRb
​Go Collector Emitter Voltage
Vce=Vcc-RcIc

How to Evaluate Input Bias Current?

Input Bias Current evaluator uses DC Bias Current = (Input Bias Current 1+Input Bias Current 2)/2 to evaluate the DC Bias Current, Input Bias Current is the average of the input current in the operational amplifier. It is denoted as IB. DC Bias Current is denoted by Ib symbol.

How to evaluate Input Bias Current using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Input Bias Current, enter Input Bias Current 1 (Ib1) & Input Bias Current 2 (Ib2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Input Bias Current

What is the formula to find Input Bias Current?
The formula of Input Bias Current is expressed as DC Bias Current = (Input Bias Current 1+Input Bias Current 2)/2. Here is an example- 15170 = (0.01258+0.01776)/2.
How to calculate Input Bias Current?
With Input Bias Current 1 (Ib1) & Input Bias Current 2 (Ib2) we can find Input Bias Current using the formula - DC Bias Current = (Input Bias Current 1+Input Bias Current 2)/2.
What are the other ways to Calculate DC Bias Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate DC Bias Current-
  • DC Bias Current=1/2*Transconductance Parameter*Effective Voltage^2OpenImg
  • DC Bias Current=1/2*Transconductance Parameter*(Gate-Source Voltage-Threshold Voltage)^2OpenImg
  • DC Bias Current=Drain Current 1+Drain Current 2OpenImg
Can the Input Bias Current be negative?
No, the Input Bias Current, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Input Bias Current?
Input Bias Current is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Input Bias Current can be measured.
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