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Emitter Resistance is a dynamic resistance of the emitter-base junction diode of a transistor. It represents the small-signal resistance seen looking into the emitter of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and is crucial for analyzing the transistor's AC behavior.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The emitter resistance is calculated as the ratio of the small signal voltage to the signal current, representing the dynamic resistance at the emitter junction.
Details: Accurate calculation of emitter resistance is essential for designing and analyzing transistor amplifier circuits, determining voltage gain, input impedance, and overall circuit performance in small-signal applications.
Tips: Enter small signal voltage in volts and signal current in amperes. Both values must be positive and non-zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is the significance of emitter resistance in transistor circuits?
A: Emitter resistance determines the transistor's transconductance and affects the voltage gain and input impedance of amplifier circuits.
Q2: How does emitter resistance relate to thermal voltage?
A: For a BJT, the small-signal emitter resistance is approximately equal to the thermal voltage (VT ≈ 25mV) divided by the emitter current (IE).
Q3: Is emitter resistance constant for a given transistor?
A: No, emitter resistance varies with the operating point (emitter current) of the transistor and is a dynamic parameter.
Q4: How does emitter resistance affect amplifier performance?
A: Higher emitter resistance typically results in lower voltage gain but higher input impedance and better linearity in amplifier circuits.
Q5: Can this formula be used for both NPN and PNP transistors?
A: Yes, the formula applies to both NPN and PNP bipolar junction transistors, as it describes the small-signal behavior at the emitter junction.