Assumethe npn transistor in the circuit below has beta = 100 and VBE(on) = 0.7 volts. If Rc = 5.0 k2, what is the collector voltage in volts? Rai = 100 ΚΩ R2 = 50 ΚΩ +1₁ +15 V Re R = 3 ΚΩ
Assumethe npn transistor in the circuit below has beta = 100 and VBE(on) = 0.7 volts. If Rc = 5.0 k2, what is the collector voltage in volts? Rai = 100 ΚΩ R2 = 50 ΚΩ +1₁ +15 V Re R = 3 ΚΩ
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Assume the *npn* transistor in the circuit below has beta = 100 and VBE(on) = 0.7 volts. If Rc = 5.0 kΩ, what is the collector voltage in volts?
**Circuit Diagram:**
The circuit diagram consists of the following components:
1. **Power Supply:**
- A DC power supply providing +15 V.
2. **Resistors:**
- \( R_{B1} = 100 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- \( R_{B2} = 50 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- Collector resistor \( R_c = 5.0 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
- \( R_E = 3 \, \text{k}\Omega \)
3. **Transistor:**
- An *npn* transistor with three terminals: base, collector, and emitter.
**Explanation of Circuit Operation:**
- The voltage divider formed by \( R_{B1} \) and \( R_{B2} \) provides the base voltage for the transistor.
- \( Rc \) is the load resistor connected to the collector of the transistor.
- \( R_E \) is connected to the emitter of the transistor and is grounded.
- Based on the given parameters, the transistor’s operation determines the collector voltage. The collector voltage can be calculated using Kirchhoff’s laws and the properties of the transistor.
**Objective:**
Determine the collector voltage in volts given the values of beta, VBE(on), and the resistances.
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