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If it's a germanium transistor, 0.3 volts. If it's the more common silicon transistor, slightly more than 0.6 volts.

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What is the voltage required to turn on a silicon transistor?

basically a .6v to .7v is required to saturate the transistor The collector to emitter region will begin to become conductive once the base emitter junction is forward biased enough. Depending on the current through the base-emitter junction, the forward voltage drop could be anywhere from around .55 to .8 volts. .6 to .7 volts minimum is a good approximation not taking into account the device characteristics. Bipolar transistors (npn pnp) are current to current devices not voltage to current. This is for silicon transistors, germanium devices are lower forward voltage devices. Around .3 volts.


Why transistorised inverters are prefered over thyristerised inverters?

The transistor allows you to turn it off when you want, while the thyristor, or SCR, will not turn off until the anode-cathode voltage drops below the cutoff voltage.


Is active is a cutoff region of transistor?

The active region of a transistor is when the transistor has sufficient base current to turn the transistor on and for a larger current to flow from emitter to collector. This is the region where the transistor is on and fully operating.


Other name of voltage to current converter?

a FET, or Feild Effect Transistor. In a FET, the value of the current depends upon the value of the voltage applied at the gate and drain so it is known as a voltage controlled device. For example: In a MOSFET the current from drain to source depends upon the width of the depletion layer which in turn depends upon the voltage applied on the gate.


How transistor act as a switch?

A: When a transistor is saturated current can flow in both direction qualifying it as a switch

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What is the voltage required to turn on a silicon transistor?

basically a .6v to .7v is required to saturate the transistor The collector to emitter region will begin to become conductive once the base emitter junction is forward biased enough. Depending on the current through the base-emitter junction, the forward voltage drop could be anywhere from around .55 to .8 volts. .6 to .7 volts minimum is a good approximation not taking into account the device characteristics. Bipolar transistors (npn pnp) are current to current devices not voltage to current. This is for silicon transistors, germanium devices are lower forward voltage devices. Around .3 volts.


What is emitter biasing?

Emitter biasing is when you add a resistor between the emitter of a transistor and the 0v rail so that any voltage developed across the emitter will subtract from the voltage on the base and effectively turn the transistor OFF. We are talking about an NPN transistor and the transistor is an "ordinary transistor" or BJT (bi-polar Junction Transistor). For more information on transistor biasing see: Talking Electronics website.


What is NPNbiasing of a transistor?

An NPN transistor must be biased with a positive voltage in order to "turn on". A silicon transistor must have at least .07 volts on its base to start current flow from the collector to the emitter of the transistor. Some transistors have different biasing voltages. Like a germanium transistor will "turn on" at .02 volts.


Why transistorised inverters are prefered over thyristerised inverters?

The transistor allows you to turn it off when you want, while the thyristor, or SCR, will not turn off until the anode-cathode voltage drops below the cutoff voltage.


Why an approximate value required to turn on a npn silicon type transistor?

The base of a transistor is basically a diode wich follows an exponential curve at very low level it display an almost infinite inpedance but at hi lelvel any additional diode current will not increase its voltage drop therefore a nominal value is assigned of .6v to .7v


When do condo legally need to turn on air conditioning?

Landlords are not required by law to provide air conditioning, so they are never legally required to turn it on. During cold weather, however, landlords are required to maintain a minimum temperature (68ºF is the usual minimum).


Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) The IRS requires that you withdraw at least a minimum amount - known as a Required Minimum Distribution - from your retirement accounts annually, starting the year you turn age 70-1/2. Determining how much you are required to withdraw is an important issue in retirement planning. Use this calculator to determine your Required Minimum Distributions.


What is the working of a transistor?

For proper working of a transistor,the voltage at the base region must be more positive than that of the emitter region.The voltage at the collector region, in turn, must be more positive than that of the base region.when voltage is applied to transistor, the emitter supplies electron,which is pulled by the base from the emitter as it is more positive than the emitter.This movement of electrons from emitter to collector creates as flow of electricity through the transistor.The current passes from the emitter to the collector through the base.Thus, adjustment of voltage in the base region modifies the flow of the current in the transistor by changing the number of electron in the base region. In this way, small changes in the base voltage can cause large changes in the current flowing out of the collector. We have three transistor element, a.)Emitter b.)Base c.)Collector


How much voltage is required to turn on the fuel pump from the fuel pump relay?

12 volts.


Is active is a cutoff region of transistor?

The active region of a transistor is when the transistor has sufficient base current to turn the transistor on and for a larger current to flow from emitter to collector. This is the region where the transistor is on and fully operating.


What economical device - varistor - transistor etc can you use to supply power to a relay until the voltage drops to 10.5 volts?

A zener diode, a transistor, a rectifier diode, and a few resistors. A 10.5V zener diode will conduct until the voltage across it drops to below 10.5. If the relay is small enough, a zener diode is all you need. However, more than likely the current draw of the coil would burn the zener out. Use the zener to drive a transistor, and use the transistor to trigger the relay. V+ | |_______________________ | | _|_| _____|___ |/ \ 10.5V | | /___\ | 3 Relay | __|__ 3 Coil | / \ 3 0---------- /___\ 3 | | | 3 \ \ 4.7K | | / 2.2K / |____ ___| \ \ | / / | | | B | / C | |________|/ | |\ 2N2222 | | \ | | E |______________________| | _|_ \\\ When the voltage is above 10.5V the zener will conduct ant turn on the transistor. The transistor will power the relay. When the voltage drops below 10.5V the zener will stop conducting, shutting off the relay. The rectifier diode absorbs transients caused by the field breakdown in the coil, protecting the transistor. Just a plain resistor will do it or you may follows suggestion and use a computer to do that. The last time i used those ancient devices i find out they operate as a current device like minimum pull in current source. So a passive resistor in series will insure the minimum pull in source however it could be higher then the 10.5 v you need.The above designi just plain silly.


Other name of voltage to current converter?

a FET, or Feild Effect Transistor. In a FET, the value of the current depends upon the value of the voltage applied at the gate and drain so it is known as a voltage controlled device. For example: In a MOSFET the current from drain to source depends upon the width of the depletion layer which in turn depends upon the voltage applied on the gate.