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2012/1/28. 2. J.P. Chen. Introduction. Three-terminal devices are far more useful than two-terminal ones, because they can be used in a multitude of applications, signal amplificationdigital logic memory circuits.
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1. SJTU J. Chen 1 2012/1/28 Chapter 4 Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
2. 2012/1/28 2 J.P. Chen Introduction Three-terminal devices are far more useful than two-terminal ones, because they can be used in a multitude of applications,
signal amplification
digital logic
memory circuits.
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The basic principle ? the use of the voltage between two terminals to control the current flowing in the third terminal.
Transistor = transfer resistor
3. 2012/1/28 3 J.P. Chen Part 1. Physical Operation and Current-Voltage Characteristics.
Part 2. DC analysis of transistor circuits;Small Signal Operation and Models
Part 3. The basic single-stage BJT amplifier and configurations Content We divide this chapter into three parts.
In this chapter, we shall start with a simple description of the physical operation of the BJT.
The main objective of this chapter is to develop the reader a high degree of familiarity with the BIT. Thus, by the end of the chapter, the reader should be able to perform rapid first-order analysis of transistor circuits and to design single-stage transistor amplifiers We divide this chapter into three parts.
In this chapter, we shall start with a simple description of the physical operation of the BJT.
The main objective of this chapter is to develop the reader a high degree of familiarity with the BIT. Thus, by the end of the chapter, the reader should be able to perform rapid first-order analysis of transistor circuits and to design single-stage transistor amplifiers
4. SJTU J. Chen 4 2012/1/28 Part 1. Physical Operation and Current-Voltage Characteristics.
5. 2012/1/28 5 J.P. Chen Physical Structure
Circuit Symbols for BJTs
Modes of Operation
Basic Characteristic Introduction Though simple, this physical description provides considerable insight regarding the perfor- mance of the transistor as a circuit element. We then quickly move from describing current flow in terms of electrons and holes to a study of the transistor terminal characteristics.
Though simple, this physical description provides considerable insight regarding the perfor- mance of the transistor as a circuit element. We then quickly move from describing current flow in terms of electrons and holes to a study of the transistor terminal characteristics.
6. 2012/1/28 6 J.P. Chen Transistor Transistor is a three-terminal device, made of silicon (Germanium was early used)
There are two types: NPN and PNP
7. 2012/1/28 7 J.P. Chen Circuit symbol of the transistor A very descriptive and convenient circuit symbol exists for the BJT,
The polarity of the device –npn and pnp is indicated by the direction of the arrowhead on the emitter.A very descriptive and convenient circuit symbol exists for the BJT,
The polarity of the device –npn and pnp is indicated by the direction of the arrowhead on the emitter.
8. 2012/1/28 8 J.P. Chen Physical Structure emitter region (n type)
base region (p type)
collector region (n type) About the physical structure, we should remember 3,3,2.
A terminal is connected to each of the three semiconductor regions of the transistor, with the terminals labeled emitter (E), base (B), and collector (C). The transistor consists of two pn junctions, the emitter-base junction (EEJ) and the collector-base junction (CBJ). About the physical structure, we should remember 3,3,2.
A terminal is connected to each of the three semiconductor regions of the transistor, with the terminals labeled emitter (E), base (B), and collector (C). The transistor consists of two pn junctions, the emitter-base junction (EEJ) and the collector-base junction (CBJ).
9. 2012/1/28 9 J.P. Chen Structure of Actual Transistors the emitter region:
highly doped
the base region:
very thin
lightly doped
the collector region:
large area
10. 2012/1/28 10 J.P. Chen Operation Modes Depending on the bias condition (forward or reverse) of each of the two junctions, there are different modes of operation of the BJT.
In this course, we are mainly interested in the amplification mode.
11. 2012/1/28 11 J.P. Chen About the Transistor A transistor can be used to realize a controlled source.
In the extreme, the current in the third terminal can be changed from zero to a large value ? switch application. How is a BJT used to realize a controlled source or for a switch application?
we should know that the operation process of BJT, especially in different operation modes.
Let’s start by considering the physical operation of the transistor in the active mode.How is a BJT used to realize a controlled source or for a switch application?
we should know that the operation process of BJT, especially in different operation modes.
Let’s start by considering the physical operation of the transistor in the active mode.
12. 2012/1/28 12 J.P. Chen Bias in Amplification Mode EBJ is forwardly biased
CBJ is reversely biased Let’s start by considering the physical operation of the transistor in the active mode or amplification mode.
Let’s start by considering the physical operation of the transistor in the active mode or amplification mode.
13. 2012/1/28 13 J.P. Chen Current Flow in a NPN Transistor Two external voltage sources (shown as batteries) are used to establish the required bias conditions for active-mode operation. VBE make EBJ forward-biasing. VCE make CBJ reverse-baising.Two external voltage sources (shown as batteries) are used to establish the required bias conditions for active-mode operation. VBE make EBJ forward-biasing. VCE make CBJ reverse-baising.
14. 2012/1/28 14 J.P. Chen Practical Source Connection
15. 2012/1/28 15 J.P. Chen Current Flow in the Transistor
16. 2012/1/28 16 J.P. Chen Profiles of Minority-Carrier Concentrations Let us now consider the electrons injected from the emitter into the base. These electrons will be minority carriers in the p-type base region. Because the base is usually very thin, in the steady state the excess minority-carrier (electron) concentration in the base will have an almost-straight-line profile, as indicated by the solid straight line in Fig. Let us now consider the electrons injected from the emitter into the base. These electrons will be minority carriers in the p-type base region. Because the base is usually very thin, in the steady state the excess minority-carrier (electron) concentration in the base will have an almost-straight-line profile, as indicated by the solid straight line in Fig.
17. 2012/1/28 17 J.P. Chen Current Equation Terminal current relationship
From above analysis, we can compute the three terminals’ currentFrom above analysis, we can compute the three terminals’ current
18. 2012/1/28 18 J.P. Chen Collector current Collector current is the drift current. The magnitude of collector current is almost independent of voltage across CB junction.
This current can be calculated by the gradient of the profile of electron concentration in base region
where Is is the saturation current, also called current scale factor.
19. 2012/1/28 19 J.P. Chen Expression for saturation current:
Saturation Current The saturation current Is is inversely proportional to the base width W and is directly proportional to the area of the EBJ. The saturation current Is is inversely proportional to the base width W and is directly proportional to the area of the EBJ.
20. 2012/1/28 20 J.P. Chen The saturation current is a strong function with temperature due to intrinsic carrier concentration.
Its value is usually in the range of 10-12A to 10-18A. Saturation Current
21. 2012/1/28 21 J.P. Chen Base Current Base current consists of two components.
Diffusion current
Recombination current
Recombination current is dominant.
The value of base current is very small.
22. 2012/1/28 22 J.P. Chen Expression for common –emitter current gain:
Common-Emitter Current Gain Finally, we note that the discussion thus far assumes an idealized situation, where ß is a constant for a given transistor. Finally, we note that the discussion thus far assumes an idealized situation, where ß is a constant for a given transistor.
23. 2012/1/28 23 J.P. Chen A high ? is highly desirable since it represents a gain parameter
In order to obtain a high ?, the base region should be thin and lightly doped and the emitter region heavily doped.
? is in the range 50 to 200 for general transistors Common-Emitter Current Gain
24. 2012/1/28 24 J.P. Chen Emitter current consists of two components.
Both of them are diffusion currents.
Diffusion current produced by the majority in emitter region is dominant due to heavy doping in emitter region Emitter Current
25. 2012/1/28 25 J.P. Chen Explanation of the Physical Structure highly doping in the emitter region and forward biased EBJ:
26. 2012/1/28 26 J.P. Chen Explanation of the Physical Structure very thin base region:
Much sharper gradient
Much less recombination
large area the collector region and reverse biased CBJ:
Much more electrons emitted from the emitter region can be “captured” by the strong electric field in the reverse CBJ into the collector region
27. 2012/1/28 27 J.P. Chen CBJ and reversely biased diode The reversely biased CBJ behaves totally different from a reversely biased single diode, where almost no current flows.
The huge difference arises from the minority concentration!
In a BJT, the minority concentration in the Base region is extraordinarily high due to electrons injection from the Emitter region
28. 2012/1/28 28 J.P. Chen Terminal current relationship
29. 2012/1/28 29 J.P. Chen Expression for common-base current gain:
Its value is less than but very close to unity.
Small changes in a correspond to very large changes in ß.
Common-Base Current Gain
30. 2012/1/28 30 J.P. Chen Collector current has the exponential relationship with forward-biased voltage VBE as long as the CB junction remains reverse-biased.
It behaves as an ideal constant current source (independent of VCB or VCE).
Emitter current is approximately equal to collector current. Recapitulation
31. 2012/1/28 31 J.P. Chen Graphical representation The ic-vBE characteristic for an npn transistor It is sometimes useful to describe the transistor i-v characteristics graphically, especially for qualitative analysis. Figure shows the
ic-v BE characteristic, which is the exponential relationship.
When vBE>0.7v, the curve rises very sharply. When vBE<0.5v, the current is negligibly small.
In performing rapid first-order dc calculations we normally will assume that V BE = 0.7 V,
As in silicon diodes, the voltage across the emitter-base junction decreases by about 2 m V for each rise of 1°C in temperature,
Figure illustrates this temperature dependence by depicting ic-v BE curves at three different temperatures for an npn transistor.
We can find a rule: when the temperature increases, the curve will drift to left.It is sometimes useful to describe the transistor i-v characteristics graphically, especially for qualitative analysis. Figure shows the
ic-v BE characteristic, which is the exponential relationship.
When vBE>0.7v, the curve rises very sharply. When vBE<0.5v, the current is negligibly small.
In performing rapid first-order dc calculations we normally will assume that V BE = 0.7 V,
As in silicon diodes, the voltage across the emitter-base junction decreases by about 2 m V for each rise of 1°C in temperature,
Figure illustrates this temperature dependence by depicting ic-v BE curves at three different temperatures for an npn transistor.
We can find a rule: when the temperature increases, the curve will drift to left.
32. 2012/1/28 32 J.P. Chen Dependence of Ic on VCB Figure shows the iC versus vCB characteristics of an npn transistor for various values of the emitter current iE.
As can be seen, the curves are horizontal straight lines. which show the collector behaves as a constant-current
Source. Ic=aiE, in this case, the transistor may be thought of a current-controlled current source.Figure shows the iC versus vCB characteristics of an npn transistor for various values of the emitter current iE.
As can be seen, the curves are horizontal straight lines. which show the collector behaves as a constant-current
Source. Ic=aiE, in this case, the transistor may be thought of a current-controlled current source.
33. 2012/1/28 33 J.P. Chen The Early Effect When operated in the active region, dependence of the collector current on the voltage exists, ic versus vCE characteristic are not perfectly horizontal straight lines.
At each value of V BE , the corresponding ic;-vCE characteristic curve can be measured point-by-point by varying the dc source connected between collector and emitter and measuring the corresponding collector current. The result is the family of iC-VCE characteristic curves shown in Fig.
We observe that the characteristic curves, though still straight lines, have finite slope. In fact, when extrapolated, the characteristic lines meet at a point on the negative VCE axis, at VCE = -VA, it is called early voltage.
vBE is a given value, vCE I^ __ width of depletion region I^ __ base width decrease ___ Is I^ __Ic I^When operated in the active region, dependence of the collector current on the voltage exists, ic versus vCE characteristic are not perfectly horizontal straight lines.
At each value of V BE , the corresponding ic;-vCE characteristic curve can be measured point-by-point by varying the dc source connected between collector and emitter and measuring the corresponding collector current. The result is the family of iC-VCE characteristic curves shown in Fig.
We observe that the characteristic curves, though still straight lines, have finite slope. In fact, when extrapolated, the characteristic lines meet at a point on the negative VCE axis, at VCE = -VA, it is called early voltage.
vBE is a given value, vCE I^ __ width of depletion region I^ __ base width decrease ___ Is I^ __Ic I^
34. 2012/1/28 34 J.P. Chen The Early Effect The nonzero slope of the ic-VCE straight lines indicates that the output resistance looking into the collector is not infinite. Rather, it is finite and defined by the equation.
It is rarely necessary to include the dependence of ic on VCE in dc bias design and analysis. However, the finite output resistance ro can have a significant effect on the gain of transistor amplifiers, as will be seen in later sections and chapters. The nonzero slope of the ic-VCE straight lines indicates that the output resistance looking into the collector is not infinite. Rather, it is finite and defined by the equation.
It is rarely necessary to include the dependence of ic on VCE in dc bias design and analysis. However, the finite output resistance ro can have a significant effect on the gain of transistor amplifiers, as will be seen in later sections and chapters.
35. 2012/1/28 35 J.P. Chen Homework: 4.1 ; 4.19; 4.20; 4.24
36. SJTU J. Chen 36 2012/1/28 Part 2 DC analysis of transistor circuits;Small Signal Operation and Models
37. 2012/1/28 37 J.P. Chen Large-signal Equivalent Circuit Models
Analysis Steps
Examples Analysis of Transistor Circuit at DC
38. 2012/1/28 38 J.P. Chen Equivalent large signal Circuit Models
39. 2012/1/28 39 J.P. Chen Equivalent large signal Circuit Models
40. 2012/1/28 40 J.P. Chen Equivalent large signal Circuit Models
41. 2012/1/28 41 J.P. Chen Using simple constant-voltage drop model, assuming irrespective of the exact value of currents.
Assuming the device operates at the active region, we can apply the relationship between IB, IC, and IE, to determine the voltage VCE or VCB.
Check the value of VCE or VCB, if
VBE>0.7V and VC>VB, the assumption is correct.
VBE>0.7V and VC<VB, the assumption is incorrect.
It means the BJT is operating in saturation region. Thus we shall assume VCE=VCE(sat) (0.2~0.3V) to obtain IC. Here the common emitter current gain is defined as ?forced=IC/IB, we will find ?forced< ?. DC Analysis Steps
42. 2012/1/28 42 J.P. Chen Example
43. 2012/1/28 43 J.P. Chen Example
44. 2012/1/28 44 J.P. Chen Example
45. 2012/1/28 45 J.P. Chen Example
46. 2012/1/28 46 J.P. Chen Example
47. 2012/1/28 47 J.P. Chen Example
48. 2012/1/28 48 J.P. Chen Conceptual Circuits
Small-signal equivalent circuit models
Application of the small-signal equivalent circuit models
Augmenting the hybrid p model. The Transistor as an Amplifier
49. 2012/1/28 49 J.P. Chen The Concept of Signal Amplification
50. 2012/1/28 50 J.P. Chen Performance parameters of amplifier
51. 2012/1/28 51 J.P. Chen Performance parameters of amplifier
52. 2012/1/28 52 J.P. Chen Performance parameters of amplifier
53. 2012/1/28 53 J.P. Chen Performance parameters of amplifier
54. 2012/1/28 54 J.P. Chen Conceptual Circuit
55. 2012/1/28 55 J.P. Chen Conceptual Circuit
56. 2012/1/28 56 J.P. Chen Transconductance
Input resistance at base
Input resistance at emitter
Hybrid p and T model Small-Signal Circuit Models
57. 2012/1/28 57 J.P. Chen Small-Signal Model of a Diode
58. 2012/1/28 58 J.P. Chen The Hybrid-? Model
59. 2012/1/28 59 J.P. Chen The T Model
60. 2012/1/28 60 J.P. Chen Expression
Physical meaning gm is the slope of the iC–vBE curve at the bias point Q.
At room temperature, Transconductance
61. 2012/1/28 61 J.P. Chen Input resistance at base
Input resistance at emitter
Relationship between these two resistances
Input Resistance at Base and Emitter
62. 2012/1/28 62 J.P. Chen The analysis process Determine the dc operating point of the BJT, in particular Ic
Calculate the values of the small-signal model parameters:
Give the AC circuit: eliminate the dc source by replacing each dc voltage source with a short circuit and each dc current source with an open circuit
Replace the BJT with one of its small-signal equivalent circuit models
Analyze the resulting circuit to determine the required quantities, e.g. voltage gain, input resistance and output resistance
63. 2012/1/28 63 J.P. Chen Augmenting the Hybrid-? Model
64. 2012/1/28 64 J.P. Chen Models derived from npn type transistor apply equally well to pnp transistor with no changes of polarities. Because the small signal can not change the bias conditions, small signal models are independent of polarities.
No matter what the configuration is, model is unique. Which one to be selected is only determined by the simplest analysis. Models for pnp Type
65. 2012/1/28 65 J.P. Chen Summary of model parameters
66. 2012/1/28 66 J.P. Chen Homework 4.36; 4.54; 4.57
67. 2012/1/28 67 J.P. Chen Part 1. Physical Operation and Current-Voltage Characteristics.
Part 2. DC analysis of transistor circuits;Small Signal Operation and Models
Part 3. The basic single-stage BJT amplifier and configurations Content
68. 2012/1/28 68 J.P. Chen 4.9 Graphical Analysis (DC)
69. 2012/1/28 69 J.P. Chen Graphical Analysis (DC)
70. 2012/1/28 70 J.P. Chen Small Signal Analysis
71. 2012/1/28 71 J.P. Chen Effect of Bias-Point Location on Allowable Signal Swing
72. 2012/1/28 72 J.P. Chen Biasing with voltage
Classical discrete circuit bias arrangement
Single power supply
Two-power-supply
With feedback resistor
Biasing with current source
4.10 Biasing in BJT Amplifier Circuit
73. 2012/1/28 73 J.P. Chen Why should we locate the proper bias?
74. 2012/1/28 74 J.P. Chen e.g Q-point change by temperature
75. 2012/1/28 75 J.P. Chen Classical Discrete Circuit Bias Arrangement
76. 2012/1/28 76 J.P. Chen Classical Discrete Circuit Bias Arrangement
77. 2012/1/28 77 J.P. Chen Classical Biasing for BJTs Using a Single Power Supply
78. 2012/1/28 78 J.P. Chen Classical Biasing for BJTs Using a Single Power Supply Two constraints
Rules of thumb
79. 2012/1/28 79 J.P. Chen Resistor RB can be eliminated in common base configuration.
Resistor RB is needed only if the signal is to be capacitively coupled to the base.
Two constraints should apply.
Two-Power-Supply Version
80. 2012/1/28 80 J.P. Chen Biasing with Feedback Resistor
81. 2012/1/28 81 J.P. Chen Biasing Using Current Source
82. 2012/1/28 82 J.P. Chen Determine the DC operating point of BJT and in particular the DC collector current IC(ICQ).
Calculate the values of the small-signal model parameters, such as gm=IC/VT, r?=?/gm=VT/IB, re=?/gm=VT/IE.
Draw ac circuit path.
Replace the BJT with one of its small-signal models. The model selected may be more convenient than the others in circuits analysis.
Determine the required quantities. Application of the Small-Signal Models
83. 2012/1/28 83 J.P. Chen Characteristic parameters
Basic structure
Configuration
Common-Emitter amplifier
Emitter directly connects to ground
Emitter connects to ground by resistor RE
Common-base amplifier
Common-collector amplifier(emitter follower) 4.11 Basic Single-Stage BJT Amplifier
84. 2012/1/28 84 J.P. Chen Characteristic Parameters of Amplifier
85. 2012/1/28 85 J.P. Chen Input resistance with no load
Input resistance
Open-circuit voltage gain
Voltage gain Definitions
86. 2012/1/28 86 J.P. Chen Short-circuit current gain
Current gain
Short-circuit transconductance Definitions
87. 2012/1/28 87 J.P. Chen Open-circuit overall voltage gain
Overall voltage gain Definitions
88. 2012/1/28 88 J.P. Chen Definitions
89. 2012/1/28 89 J.P. Chen Definitions
90. 2012/1/28 90 J.P. Chen Voltage divided coefficient
Relationships
91. 2012/1/28 91 J.P. Chen Basic Structure
92. 2012/1/28 92 J.P. Chen Common-Emitter Amplifier
93. 2012/1/28 93 J.P. Chen DC & AC circuits DC circuit
AC circuit
94. 2012/1/28 94 J.P. Chen e.g. 100 ?F v.s. 1 k? @ 40 Hz
95. 2012/1/28 95 J.P. Chen Common-Emitter Amplifier
96. 2012/1/28 96 J.P. Chen Input resistance
Voltage gain
Overall voltage gain
Output resistance
Short-circuit current gain Characteristics of CE Amplifier
97. 2012/1/28 97 J.P. Chen Large voltage gain
Inverting amplifier
Large current gain
Input resistance is relatively low.
Output resistance is relatively high.
Frequency response is rather poor. Summary of CE amplifier
98. 2012/1/28 98 J.P. Chen The Common-Emitter Amplifier with a Resistance in the Emitter
99. 2012/1/28 99 J.P. Chen The Common-Emitter Amplifier with a Resistance in the Emitter
100. 2012/1/28 100 J.P. Chen Input resistance
Voltage gain
Overall voltage gain
Output resistance
Short-circuit current gain
Characteristics of the CE Amplifier with a Resistance in the Emitter
101. 2012/1/28 101 J.P. Chen The input resistance Rin is increased by the factor (1+gmRe)
The voltage gain from base to collector is reduced by the factor (1+gmRe).
For the same nonlinear distortion, the input signal vi can be increased by the factor (1+gmRe).
The overall voltage gain is less dependent on the value of ß. Summary of CE Amplifier with RE
102. 2012/1/28 102 J.P. Chen The reduction in gain is the price for obtaining the other performance improvement.
Resistor RE introduces the negative feedback into the amplifier.
The high frequency response is significant improved. Summary of CE Amplifier with RE
103. 2012/1/28 103 J.P. Chen Common-Base Amplifier
104. 2012/1/28 104 J.P. Chen Common-Base Amplifier
105. 2012/1/28 105 J.P. Chen Characteristics of CB Amplifier Input resistance
Voltage gain
Overall voltage gain
Output resistance
Short-circuit current gain
106. 2012/1/28 106 J.P. Chen Very low input resistance
High output resistance
Short-circuit current gain is nearly unity
High voltage gain
Noninverting amplifier
Current buffer
Excellent high-frequency performance Summary of the CB Amplifier
107. 2012/1/28 107 J.P. Chen The Common-Collector Amplifier or Emitter-Follower
108. 2012/1/28 108 J.P. Chen The Common-Collector Amplifier or Emitter-Follower
109. 2012/1/28 109 J.P. Chen The Common-Collector Amplifier or Emitter-Follower
110. 2012/1/28 110 J.P. Chen Input resistance
Voltage gain
Overall voltage gain
Output resistance
Short-circuit current gain Characteristics of CC Amplifier
111. 2012/1/28 111 J.P. Chen High input resistance
Low output resistance
Voltage gain is smaller than but very close to unity
Large current gain
The last or output stage of cascade amplifier
Frequency response is excellent Summary for CC Amplifier or Emitter-Follower
112. 2012/1/28 112 J.P. Chen The CE configuration is best suited for realizing the amplifier gain.
Including RE provides performance improvements at the expense of gain reduction.
The CB configuration has superior high-frequency response.
The emitter follower can be used as a voltage buffer and exists in output stage of a multistage amplifier. Summary and Comparisons
113. 2012/1/28 113 J.P. Chen Summary and Comparisons
114. 2012/1/28 114 J.P. Chen Internal capacitance
The base-charging or diffusion capacitance
Junction capacitances
The base-emitter junction capacitance
The collector-base junction capacitance
High frequency small signal model
Cutoff frequency and unity-gain frequency Internal Capacitances of the BJT and High Frequency Model
115. 2012/1/28 115 J.P. Chen The Base-Charging or Diffusion Capacitance Diffusion capacitance almost entirely exists in forward-biased pn junction
Expression of the small-signal diffusion capacitance
Proportional to the biased current
116. 2012/1/28 116 J.P. Chen The Base-Emitter Junction Capacitance
The collector-base junction capacitance Junction Capacitances
117. 2012/1/28 117 J.P. Chen Two capacitances Cp and Cµ , where
One resistance rx . Accurate value is obtained form high frequency measurement. The High-Frequency Hybrid-? Model
118. 2012/1/28 118 J.P. Chen Circuit for deriving an expression for
According to the definition, output port is short circuit The Cutoff and Unity-Gain Frequency
119. 2012/1/28 119 J.P. Chen Expression of the short-circuit current transfer function
Characteristic is similar to the one of first-order low-pass filter The Cutoff and Unity-Gain Frequency
120. 2012/1/28 120 J.P. Chen The Cutoff and Unity-Gain Frequency
121. 2012/1/28 121 J.P. Chen Homework 4.78, 4.84, 4.89, 4.95