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Emitter-base capacitance is the capacitance between the emitter and the base. Check FAQs
Ceb=𝛕F(IcVth)
Ceb - Emitter-Base Capacitance?𝛕F - Device Constant?Ic - Collector Current?Vth - Threshold Voltage?

Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT Example

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1818.1818Edit=2Edit(5Edit5.5Edit)
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Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ceb=𝛕F(IcVth)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ceb=2s(5mA5.5V)
Next Step Convert Units
Ceb=2s(0.005A5.5V)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ceb=2(0.0055.5)
Next Step Evaluate
Ceb=0.00181818181818182F
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ceb=1818.18181818182μF
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ceb=1818.1818μF

Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT Formula Elements

Variables
Emitter-Base Capacitance
Emitter-base capacitance is the capacitance between the emitter and the base.
Symbol: Ceb
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: μF
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Device Constant
A device constant value is defined once and can be referenced many times throughout a program.
Symbol: 𝛕F
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Collector Current
Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor.
Symbol: Ic
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Threshold Voltage
Threshold voltage of transistor is the minimum gate to source voltage that is needed to create a conducting path between the source and drain terminals.
Symbol: Vth
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Emitter-Base Capacitance

​Go Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance
Ceb=𝛕FGm

Other formulas in Internal Capacitive Effects and High Frequency Model category

​Go Stored Electron Charge in Base of BJT
Qn=𝛕FIc
​Go Base-Emitter Junction Capacitance
C=2Ceb
​Go Collector-Base Junction Capacitance
Ccb=Ccb0(1+(VDBVbinc))m
​Go Transition Frequency of BJT given Device Constant
ft=12π𝛕F

How to Evaluate Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT?

Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT evaluator uses Emitter-Base Capacitance = Device Constant*(Collector Current/Threshold Voltage) to evaluate the Emitter-Base Capacitance, The Small-signal diffusion capacitance of BJT formula is defined as capacitance due to transport of charge carriers between two terminals of device, for example, diffusion of carriers from anode to cathode in forward-bias mode of diode or from emitter to base forward-biased junction for transistor. Emitter-Base Capacitance is denoted by Ceb symbol.

How to evaluate Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT, enter Device Constant (𝛕F), Collector Current (Ic) & Threshold Voltage (Vth) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT

What is the formula to find Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT?
The formula of Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT is expressed as Emitter-Base Capacitance = Device Constant*(Collector Current/Threshold Voltage). Here is an example- 1.8E+9 = 2*(0.005/5.5).
How to calculate Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT?
With Device Constant (𝛕F), Collector Current (Ic) & Threshold Voltage (Vth) we can find Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT using the formula - Emitter-Base Capacitance = Device Constant*(Collector Current/Threshold Voltage).
What are the other ways to Calculate Emitter-Base Capacitance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Emitter-Base Capacitance-
  • Emitter-Base Capacitance=Device Constant*TransconductanceOpenImg
Can the Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT be negative?
Yes, the Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT, measured in Capacitance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT?
Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT is usually measured using the Microfarad[μF] for Capacitance. Farad[μF], Kilofarad[μF], Millifarad[μF] are the few other units in which Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT can be measured.
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