Saturation Current of Emitter Follower Calculator

✖Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor.ⓘ Collector Current [i_c]			+10% -10%
✖The Voltage across Base Emitter Junction is the forward voltage between the base and emitter of the transistor.ⓘ Voltage across Base Emitter Junction [V_be]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Threshold Voltage [V_t]			+10% -10%

✖Saturation current is the diode leakage current density in the absence of light. It is an important parameter which differentiates one diode from another.ⓘ Saturation Current of Emitter Follower [i_s]

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Saturation Current of Emitter Follower Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Saturation Current = Collector Current/e^(Voltage across Base Emitter Junction/Threshold Voltage)
i_s = i_c/e^(V_be/V_t)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 4 Variables

Constants Used

e - Napier's constant Value Taken As 2.71828182845904523536028747135266249

Variables Used

Saturation Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Saturation current is the diode leakage current density in the absence of light. It is an important parameter which differentiates one diode from another.
Collector Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor.
Voltage across Base Emitter Junction - (Measured in Volt) - The Voltage across Base Emitter Junction is the forward voltage between the base and emitter of the transistor.
Threshold Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - 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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Collector Current: 39.52 Milliampere --> 0.03952 Ampere (Check conversion here)
Voltage across Base Emitter Junction: 16.56 Volt --> 16.56 Volt No Conversion Required
Threshold Voltage: 2 Volt --> 2 Volt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

i_s = i_c/e^(V_be/V_t) --> 0.03952/e^(16.56/2)

Evaluating ... ...

i_s = 1.00197901453726E-05

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.00197901453726E-05 Ampere -->0.0100197901453726 Milliampere (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

0.0100197901453726 ≈ 0.01002 Milliampere <-- Saturation Current

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Saturation Current of Emitter Follower Formula

LaTeX Go

Saturation Current = Collector Current/e^(Voltage across Base Emitter Junction/Threshold Voltage)
i_s = i_c/e^(V_be/V_t)

What is meant by emitter follower?

Emitter follower is a case of the negative current feedback circuit. This is mostly used as a last-stage amplifier in signal generator circuits. The important features of Emitter Follower are − It has high input impedance. It has low output impedance.

How to Calculate Saturation Current of Emitter Follower?

Saturation Current of Emitter Follower calculator uses Saturation Current = Collector Current/e^(Voltage across Base Emitter Junction/Threshold Voltage) to calculate the Saturation Current, Saturation Current of Emitter Follower is the maximum current that the circuit can handle without significant distortion. It is defined as the current that results in a voltage drop across the emitters of approximately 1 volt. Saturation Current is denoted by i_s symbol.

How to calculate Saturation Current of Emitter Follower using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Saturation Current of Emitter Follower, enter Collector Current (i_c), Voltage across Base Emitter Junction (V_be) & Threshold Voltage (V_t) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Saturation Current of Emitter Follower calculation can be explained with given input values -> 10.01979 = 0.03952/e^(16.56/2).

FAQ

What is Saturation Current of Emitter Follower?

Saturation Current of Emitter Follower is the maximum current that the circuit can handle without significant distortion. It is defined as the current that results in a voltage drop across the emitters of approximately 1 volt and is represented as i_s = i_c/e^(V_be/V_t) or Saturation Current = Collector Current/e^(Voltage across Base Emitter Junction/Threshold Voltage). Collector current is an amplified output current of a bipolar junction transistor, The Voltage across Base Emitter Junction is the forward voltage between the base and emitter of the transistor & 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.

How to calculate Saturation Current of Emitter Follower?

Saturation Current of Emitter Follower is the maximum current that the circuit can handle without significant distortion. It is defined as the current that results in a voltage drop across the emitters of approximately 1 volt is calculated using Saturation Current = Collector Current/e^(Voltage across Base Emitter Junction/Threshold Voltage). To calculate Saturation Current of Emitter Follower, you need Collector Current (i_c), Voltage across Base Emitter Junction (V_be) & Threshold Voltage (V_t). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Collector Current, Voltage across Base Emitter Junction & Threshold Voltage and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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