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How is the power gain of a current gain with resistive load amplifier?(a) Irrelevant(b) Moderate(c) Low(d) HighI had been asked this question in my homework.I want to ask this question from Current Gain with Resistive Load topic in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct answer is (d) High

Best explanation: One of the most significant difference between a normal amplifier and of a current gain with resistive LOAD circuit is its high power gain. The construction of a current gain with resistive load circuit are APPROXIMATELY SIMILAR to a normal amplifier, HOWEVER the resistive load provides high power gain.

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What is the value of overall voltage gain in the CE short circuit current frequency response model while considering RS?(a) VB / VS(b) VC / VS(c) VB × VS(d) VC × VSI had been asked this question during a job interview.My question is taken from The CE Short Circuit Current Frequency Response in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct answer is (a) VB / VS

Explanation: The overall voltage gain in a simplified common emitter hybrid MODEL while considering RS is CALCULATED as RATIO of base voltage over the APPLIED external voltage. It is expressed as VB / VS. Where, VS is the external applied voltage on the amplifier.

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Why is CE short circuit gain obtained with hybrid pi model better for linear circuits?(a) Independent of β(b) Dependent on β(c) Highly predictable(d) Not stableThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.I'd like to ask this question from The CE Short Circuit Gain Obtained with the Hybrid PI Model topic in section High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The CORRECT choice is (b) Dependent on β

The EXPLANATION is: CE short circuit gain obtained with hybrid pi model is better for linear circuits as compared to self – bias circuits as it is dependent on β. Voltage divider bias circuits are HIGHLY predictable whereas self – bias circuits are independent of β. THEREFORE, for a CE short circuit gain obtained with hybrid pi model linear circuits are preferred.

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How is the h12 hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters of a two-port network used?(a) It is used as a voltage source at output port(b) It is used as a current source at output port(c) It is used as a voltage source at input port(d) It is used as a current source at input portThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.My question is based upon Hybrid PI Conductances in Low Frequency H Parameters in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct answer is (c) It is USED as a voltage SOURCE at INPUT port

To explain I would say: While CHECKING the hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters equivalent network of a two-port network we see that the hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters h12 is sued as a voltage source at the input port. While using Kirchhoff’s voltage law, the hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters equations can be represented as a FIXED voltage source of h21 V2 .

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What is the value of input resistance in the hybrid-pi CE transistor model?(a) hoe(b) hib(c) hic(d) hieThe question was posed to me in final exam.The above asked question is from The Hybrid PI CE Transistor Model topic in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right answer is (d) hie

Easy EXPLANATION: The input resistance of a common emitter (CE) amplifier can be EXPRESSED in terms of hybrid PARAMETERS in the hybrid-pi CE transistor model. The input resistance is universally expressed as hie . This is ALSO the same for approximate as WELL as exact hybrid models.

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How do we determine the value of the hybrid parameter h21 in a high frequency T model?(a) h21 = I1 / I2(b) h21 = V1 / V2(c) h21 = I2 / I1(d) h21 = V2 / V1The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from The High Frequency T Model in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right choice is (c) h21 = I2 / I1

To ELABORATE: To CALCULATE the value of h21 high frequency T model, we short circuit the output terminal so the output voltage V2 equals zero. Hence the EQUATION for hybrid parameters BECOMES, I2 = h21I1 + 0. Therefore, h21 = I2 / I1.

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What is the value power gain in the hybrid-pi CE transistor model?(a) AV – AI(b) AV + AI(c) AV × AI(d) AV / AIThe question was posed to me at a job interview.The above asked question is from The Hybrid PI CE Transistor Model in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct answer is (C) AV × AI

To explain I would say: The power gain in a simplified common emitter hybrid MODEL is calculated as the product of voltage gain and power gain. It is expressed as AV × AI . It can also be further simplified as AI^2 × RL / Ri , where RL is LOAD resistance and Riis input resistance.

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How does the negative feedback help a CE short circuit gain obtained with hybrid pi model circuit?(a) Helps make it more predictable(b) Provides opposing change in base voltage(c) Helps make it more predictable, provides opposing change in base voltage(d) It doesn’t affectThe question was posed to me at a job interview.I need to ask this question from The CE Short Circuit Gain Obtained with the Hybrid PI Model topic in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (c) HELPS make it more predictable, provides opposing CHANGE in base voltage

Easy explanation: The negative feedback in a CE short circuit GAIN obtained with hybrid pi model circuit provides a negative feedback which in turn helps make the circuit more predictable as it provides opposing change in the base voltage which cancels out any change in the collector current.
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How is the output impedance of a current gain with resistive load amplifier?(a) Irrelevant(b) Moderate(c) Low(d) HighThe question was asked in an interview for job.This interesting question is from Current Gain with Resistive Load in section High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct ANSWER is (c) Low

The explanation is: The construction of a CURRENT gain with resistive LOAD CIRCUIT are approximately similar to a normal amplifier. The low output IMPEDANCE is one of the most prominent differentiating feature of a current gain with resistive load amplifier circuit.

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What is the function of an alpha cutoff frequency?(a) To simplify the circuit(b) To provide a non – linear output(c) To optimize the power(d) To provide steady current or voltageI have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is taken from The Alpha Cutoff Frequency in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right answer is (d) To provide steady current or voltage

To elaborate: The Q – point of a device is the direct current or voltage of a device when no input is applied. The alpha cutoff FREQUENCY is a part of the device with provides the steady current or voltage. It is designed by DETERMINING the necessary voltage and current levels ACROSS each RESISTOR.

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How is the h21 hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters of a two-port network used?(a) It is used as a voltage source at input port(b) It is used as a current source at input port(c) It is used as a voltage source at output port(d) It is used as a current source at output portThe question was asked during an interview.I would like to ask this question from Hybrid PI Conductances in Low Frequency H Parameters topic in section High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

Answer» RIGHT choice is (d) It is used as a current source at OUTPUT port

To elaborate: While CHECKING the hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters equivalent network of a two-port network we see that the hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters H21 is sued as a current source at the output port. While using Kirchhoff’s current law, the hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters equations can be represented as a current source of h21 I1 .
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How do we calculate the inverse hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters g22 of a two-port network?(a) g22 = V2 / I1(b) g22 = I1 / V2(c) g22 = V1 / I2(d) g22 = V2 / I2I got this question during an interview.My query is from Hybrid PI Conductances in Low Frequency H Parameters topic in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct choice is (d) g22 = V2 / I2

For explanation I would say: The inverse hybrid-pi CONDUCTANCE in low FREQUENCY H-parameters g22 for a two-port network is calculated by short circuiting the output terminal. In this CASE, the current V1 is equal to zero. The parameter g22 is calculated by taking the ratio of output terminal VOLTAGE over output terminal current.

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What is the value of voltage VB of a CB short circuit current frequency response configuration if VCC = 12V, R1 = 25kΩ and R2 = 6kΩ?(a) 2.84V(b) 13.03V(c) 2.45V(d) 2.32VThis question was posed to me in a national level competition.Asked question is from The CB Short Circuit Current Frequency Response in division High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct OPTION is (d) 2.32V

The best I can explain: The voltage VB of a SIMPLIFIED CB short circuit current frequency response configuration can be calculated using VB = I × R2. Given, VCC = 12V and R1 = 25kΩ and R2 = 6kΩ:

I = VCC / R1 + R2 = 12 / (25 + 6) = 0.387mA

VB = I × R2 = 0.387mA × 6kΩ = 2.32V

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What frequency should be used to check the linear analysis of a transistor?(a) High frequency(b) Medium-high frequency(c) Medium-low frequency(d) Low frequencyI have been asked this question in final exam.Query is from Transistor Amplifier Response, Taking Source Resistance into Account topic in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right choice is (d) LOW frequency

Easy explanation: Low frequency conditions are used to check the LINEAR ANALYSIS of TRANSISTOR models. This is because, under low frequency d-c conditions the value of emitter current is almost equal to the value of collector current.

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What do the small signal parameters in a transistor circuit taking source resistance into account vary with respect to in the linear analysis?(a) Load line(b) Bias point(c) Temperature(d) Makes no differenceI have been asked this question in an online quiz.This question is from Transistor Amplifier Response, Taking Source Resistance into Account topic in section High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right answer is (b) Bias point

Explanation: The small signal parameters in a transistor circuit taking SOURCE RESISTANCE into ACCOUNT vary with RESPECT to the bias point in the linear analysis model. This occurs even in the linear region of the CHARACTERISTIC curve of the transistor.

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Where is the operating point of transistor located in a linear analysis?(a) Linear region(b) Saturation region(c) Cut-off region(d) It is not located on this graphI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Transistor Amplifier Response, Taking Source Resistance into Account topic in section High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct answer is (a) Linear region

For EXPLANATION I would say: The operating point of the quiescent operating point is in the linear region of the output of the characteristic CURVE. In this region the input variations are PROPORTIONAL to the output variations and are easy to DETERMINE.

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What is the value of β in a current gain with resistive load amplifier if Vf = 12V and VO = 12V?(a) 1(b) 124(c) 1.24(d) 0.124I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Current Gain with Resistive Load in section High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) 1

The explanation is: The VALUE of β in a current GAIN with resistive load amplifier configuration can be CALCULATED USING β = Vf / VO. Given, Vf = 12V and VO = 12V:

β = Vf / VO = 12 / 12 = 1.
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What type of amplifier is a current gain with resistive load amplifier?(a) Voltage amplifier(b) Wideband amplifier(c) Feedback amplifier(d) Power amplifierThis question was posed to me in semester exam.Question is from Current Gain with Resistive Load in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right choice is (c) FEEDBACK amplifier

Best explanation: The current gain with resistive load amplifier is ONE of the most noticeable feedback AMPLIFIERS. It provides a negative current feedback to the circuit. These type of amplifiers are usually used in the END stage or the last stage of a SERIES of amplifiers.

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What values of VBE and α would provide maximum stability?(a) VBE = 5V, α = 50(b) VBE = 4V, α = 100(c) VBE = 4.5V, α = 50(d) It is irrelevantThe question was posed to me in my homework.My query is from The Alpha Cutoff Frequency topic in division High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) It is irrelevant

For explanation: In a stable ALPHA CUTOFF frequency, the variations in the value of VBE and α do not AFFECT the stability of the system. The current through the emitter remains unchanged. Hence, the values can vary WITHOUT hampering the system.
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Why do we require RE for a good stable alpha cutoff frequency?(a) To obtain a current IE sensitive to α and VBE(b) To obtain a current IB sensitive to α and VBE(c) To obtain a current IE insensitive to α and VBE(d) To obtain a current IB insensitive to α and VBEThis question was addressed to me in quiz.This intriguing question comes from The Alpha Cutoff Frequency topic in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right answer is (c) To obtain a CURRENT IE insensitive to α and VBE

To elaborate: The aim of having an alpha cutoff frequency is to maintain a STABLE current or voltage, REGARDLESS of other parameters changing. Hence, we need RE to GET a stable IE current. Without RE the VALUE of IE changes drastically with a small change in α.

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What does the static characteristic curve of a transistor define?(a) Steady state relations(b) Current(c) Voltage(d) It is not applicable for transistorsI got this question in an internship interview.This interesting question is from Transistor Amplifier Response, Taking Source Resistance into Account in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct answer is (a) STEADY state relations

To EXPLAIN: The STATIC transistor curve of a transistor defines the steady state relations between the input and output current and voltages. They are calculated and plotted with the help of DC measurements and LINEAR analysis is PERFORMED.

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What happens if collector current increases in a CE short circuit gain obtained with hybrid pi model?(a) Emitter voltage increases therefore base voltage increases(b) Emitter voltage decreases therefore base voltage decreases(c) Emitter voltage increases therefore base voltage decreases(d) Emitter voltage decreases therefore base voltage increasesI got this question in class test.The question is from The CE Short Circuit Gain Obtained with the Hybrid PI Model topic in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct answer is (a) Emitter voltage increases therefore base voltage increases

The explanation: If the collector current IC is increased, the corresponding emitter current ALSO increases. Which in turn CAUSES the voltage across RE to increase. This in turn causes a proportional rise in the base voltage SINCE VB = VE + VBE .

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How do we calculate the inverse hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters g21 of a two-port network?(a) g21 = I1 / I2(b) g21 = I2 / I1(c) g21 = V2 / V1(d) g21 = V1 / V2I got this question in a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Hybrid PI Conductances in Low Frequency H Parameters topic in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct choice is (c) g21 = V2 / V1

To elaborate: The inverse hybrid-pi conductance in LOW FREQUENCY H-parameters g21 for a two-port network is calculated by open CIRCUITING the output terminal. In this case, the current I2 is equal to zero. The parameter g21 is calculated by taking the ratio of output terminal voltage over input terminal voltage. It is ALSO known as the open circuit voltage gain.

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What is the value of overall current gain in the hybrid-pi CE transistor model while considering RS ?(a) AI × IB / IS(b) AI × IC / IS(c) AI × IS / IC(d) AI × IS / IBI have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.The query is from The Hybrid PI CE Transistor Model topic in section High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct option is (a) AI × IB / IS

Easy explanation: The current GAIN in a SIMPLIFIED common emitter hybrid model while considering RS is calculated as the product of current gain without external parameters and the ratio of BASE current and external applied current. It is expressed as AI × IB / IS . Where, IS is the external applied current on the AMPLIFIER.

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What is the magnitude of voltage generated at emitter circuit of a hybrid-pi CE transistor model?(a) hre × hfe / Ib × RL(b) hre × hfe × Ib × RL(c) hre × hfe / IC × RL(d) hre × hfe × IC × RLI got this question during an internship interview.The doubt is from The Hybrid PI CE Transistor Model topic in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right answer is (B) hre × hfe × Ib × RL

For explanation I would say: The magnitude of voltage generated at emitter circuit of a common emitter (CE) amplifier can be expressed in terms of hybrid parameters in the hybrid-pi CE transistor model. The magnitude of voltage generated is equal to hre × hfe × Ib × RL where, RL is LOAD resistance and Ib is the base current.

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How do we determine the hybrid parameters h11 and h21 in a high frequency T model?(a) Short circuiting the input terminal(b) Open circuiting the input terminal(c) Short circuiting the output terminal(d) Open circuiting the output terminalI have been asked this question in homework.I want to ask this question from The High Frequency T Model topic in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (c) Short circuiting the output TERMINAL

Easiest explanation: There are four h parameters, they are: h11, h12, h21 and h22. To determine the values of h11 and h21 we need to short CIRCUIT the output terminal of a given two-port network. Short circuiting the output terminal makes the output terminal voltage V2 equal to zero.
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How many known variables do we need to perform a linear analysis of a transistor circuit taking source resistance into account?(a) 3(b) 5(c) 6(d) 4The question was asked in an international level competition.My enquiry is from Transistor Amplifier Response, Taking Source Resistance into Account topic in division High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (d) 4

The best I can explain: There are a total of 6 variables in a transistor circuit taking source resistance into ACCOUNT. A transistor is a three-terminal device with each terminal having current and voltage measurements. We require any FOUR variables to determine the other two variables of a transistor circuit taking source resistance into account.
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What type of negative feedback does the current gain with resistive load amplifier provide?(a) Voltage, current and power(b) Voltage(c) Current(d) PowerThis question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Current Gain with Resistive Load topic in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct answer is (C) Current

To explain I WOULD say: The current GAIN with resistive load configuration is prominently known for its feedback amplifier qualities. It is a negative feedback network that provides a negative feedback of current to the circuit. It is generally used in the LAST STAGE of an amplifying network.

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What is the application of a current gain with resistive load amplifier?(a) Positive feedback(b) Voltage gain(c) Power gain(d) Impedance matchingThis question was posed to me in an interview for job.This intriguing question comes from Current Gain with Resistive Load in division High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct option is (d) Impedance MATCHING

To EXPLAIN I would say: The high input impedance along with low output impedance MAKES the current gain with resistive load amplifier ideal for impedance matching. Along with that, its KEY characteristics INCLUDE a comparatively high current and power gain.

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We use CE short circuit current frequency response models to obtain approximate values.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question comes from The CE Short Circuit Current Frequency Response in division High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Correct choice is (a) True

For explanation: It is more practical to calculate the APPROXIMATE values of voltage and current gains instead of computing the exact values of a common emitter amplifier circuit. We use a simplified common emitter hybrid MODEL to OBTAIN these approximate values without reducing the ACCURACY.

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What is the value of current gain in the CE short circuit current frequency response model?(a) hfe(b) -hfe(c) hre(d) –hreThis question was posed to me in unit test.My question is based upon The CE Short Circuit Current Frequency Response topic in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) -hfe

The best I can explain: The CURRENT gain of a COMMON emitter (CE) amplifier can be expressed in terms of HYBRID parameters in the CE short CIRCUIT current frequency response model. The current gain hfe is the forward transfer characteristics and is used to calculate the current gain in common emitter amplifiers.
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What is h11 also known as in hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters?(a) Input conductance(b) Input resistance(c) Output conductance(d) Output resistanceThe question was asked during an online interview.The origin of the question is Hybrid PI Conductances in Low Frequency H Parameters topic in division High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right answer is (b) Input resistance

Easy explanation: The parameter H11 can be calculated by SHORT circuiting the output port. By doing so, we can CALCULATE h11 = V1 / I1 . Since this gives h11 the units of volts/ampere or in other words ohms, it is also known as input resistance.

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How do we calculate the inverse hybrid-pi in low frequency H-parameters g11 of a two-port network?(a) g11 = I1 / V1(b) g11 = I2 / V1(c) g11 = I1 / V2(d) g11 = I2 / V2I got this question during an interview.The above asked question is from Hybrid PI Conductances in Low Frequency H Parameters in division High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct choice is (a) G11 = I1 / V1

For explanation: The inverse hybrid-pi conductance in low frequency H-parameters g11 for a two-port network is CALCULATED by open circuiting the OUTPUT terminal. In this case, the current I2 is EQUAL to zero. The parameter g11 is calculated by taking the ratio of input terminal current over input terminal voltage.

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What is the path of the output characteristic of a CB short circuit current frequency response in the saturation region?(a) Linear(b) Exponential decrease(c) Exponential increase(d) ConstantThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.The question is from The CB Short Circuit Current Frequency Response topic in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right ANSWER is (c) EXPONENTIAL increase

Easiest explanation: In a physical model of a CB short circuit current FREQUENCY response, the output characteristic curve first increases exponentially and then remains constant. In the saturation region of working the output characteristics show an exponential increase in the collector current with respect to collector base VOLTAGE.

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How do we calculate the value of hybrid parameter h12 if V2 = 20V and V1 = 50V in a high frequency T model?(a) 0.04(b) 0.25(c) 0.4(d) 2.5This question was addressed to me in final exam.My question comes from The High Frequency T Model in chapter High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right CHOICE is (d) 2.5

Explanation: To find the hybrid parameter h12 in a high frequency T MODEL we use the below MENTIONED formula. Given values are V2 = 20V and V1 = 50V.

h21 = V1 / V2 = 50 / 20 = 2.5

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What is h11 also known as in a high frequency T model?(a) Input conductance(b) Input resistance(c) Output conductance(d) Output resistanceI have been asked this question in unit test.The question is from The High Frequency T Model in portion High Frequency Transistor of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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Right choice is (b) Input resistance

The EXPLANATION is: The parameter h11 can be CALCULATED by short circuiting the output port. By doing so, we can calculate h11 = V1 / I1. SINCE this gives h11 the units of volts / ampere or in other WORDS ohms, it is also known as input resistance in a high frequency T model.