Output Resistance of Emitter Follower Formula

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A finite resistance simply means that the resistance in a circuit is not infinite or zero. In other words, the circuit has some amount of resistance, which can affect the behavior of the circuit. Check FAQs
Rfi=(1RL+1Vsig+1Re)+1Zbase+1Rsigβ+1
Rfi - Finite Resistance?RL - Load Resistance?Vsig - Small Signal Voltage?Re - Emitter Resistance?Zbase - Base Impedance?Rsig - Signal Resistance?β - Collector Base Current Gain?

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Here is how the Output Resistance of Emitter Follower equation looks like.

0.0643Edit=(11.013Edit+17.58Edit+10.067Edit)+11.2E-6Edit+11.12Edit12Edit+1
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rfi=(1RL+1Vsig+1Re)+1Zbase+1Rsigβ+1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rfi=(11.013+17.58V+10.067)+11.2E-6+11.1212+1
Next Step Convert Units
Rfi=(11013Ω+17.58V+167Ω)+10.0012Ω+11120Ω12+1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rfi=(11013+17.58+167)+10.0012+1112012+1
Next Step Evaluate
Rfi=64.2504714452203Ω
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Rfi=0.0642504714452203
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rfi=0.0643

Output Resistance of Emitter Follower Formula Elements

Variables
Finite Resistance
A finite resistance simply means that the resistance in a circuit is not infinite or zero. In other words, the circuit has some amount of resistance, which can affect the behavior of the circuit.
Symbol: Rfi
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Load Resistance
Load resistance is the resistance value of load given for the network.
Symbol: RL
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Small Signal Voltage
The Small signal voltage is a quantitative expression of the potential difference in electrical charge between two points in an electrical field.
Symbol: Vsig
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Emitter Resistance
Emitter Resistance is a dynamic resistance of the emitter-base junction diode of a transistor.
Symbol: Re
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Base Impedance
Base Impedance is the ratio of the base voltage to the base current. It is denoted as Zbase.
Symbol: Zbase
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Signal Resistance
Signal resistance is the resistance which is fed with the signal voltage source of an Amplifier.
Symbol: Rsig
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Collector Base Current Gain
Collector Base Current Gain is a term used in electronic circuits to describe the maximum current that a collector-emitter junction of a transistor can tolerate without breaking down.
Symbol: β
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Output Resistance of Emitter Follower?

Output Resistance of Emitter Follower evaluator uses Finite Resistance = (1/Load Resistance+1/Small Signal Voltage+1/Emitter Resistance)+(1/Base Impedance+1/Signal Resistance)/(Collector Base Current Gain+1) to evaluate the Finite Resistance, The output resistance of emitter follower formula is a measure of how much the amplifier's output voltage changes in response to changes in the load connected to its output. Finite Resistance is denoted by Rfi symbol.

How to evaluate Output Resistance of Emitter Follower using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Output Resistance of Emitter Follower, enter Load Resistance (RL), Small Signal Voltage (Vsig), Emitter Resistance (Re), Base Impedance (Zbase), Signal Resistance (Rsig) & Collector Base Current Gain (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Output Resistance of Emitter Follower

What is the formula to find Output Resistance of Emitter Follower?
The formula of Output Resistance of Emitter Follower is expressed as Finite Resistance = (1/Load Resistance+1/Small Signal Voltage+1/Emitter Resistance)+(1/Base Impedance+1/Signal Resistance)/(Collector Base Current Gain+1). Here is an example- 6.4E-5 = (1/1013+1/7.58+1/67)+(1/0.0012+1/1120)/(12+1).
How to calculate Output Resistance of Emitter Follower?
With Load Resistance (RL), Small Signal Voltage (Vsig), Emitter Resistance (Re), Base Impedance (Zbase), Signal Resistance (Rsig) & Collector Base Current Gain (β) we can find Output Resistance of Emitter Follower using the formula - Finite Resistance = (1/Load Resistance+1/Small Signal Voltage+1/Emitter Resistance)+(1/Base Impedance+1/Signal Resistance)/(Collector Base Current Gain+1).
Can the Output Resistance of Emitter Follower be negative?
Yes, the Output Resistance of Emitter Follower, measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Output Resistance of Emitter Follower?
Output Resistance of Emitter Follower is usually measured using the Kilohm[kΩ] for Electric Resistance. Ohm[kΩ], Megohm[kΩ], Microhm[kΩ] are the few other units in which Output Resistance of Emitter Follower can be measured.
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