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In a common-base connection, a certain transistor has an emitter current of 10mA and a collector current of 9.8 mA. Calculate the value of the base current.

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In a common-base connection, a certain transistor has an emitter current of 10mA and a collector current of 9.8 mA. Calculate the value of the base current.

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Solution

Data: IE = 10 mA, lC = 9.8 mA

IE = IB + IC

Therefore, the base current,

IB = IE - I= 10 - 9.8 = 0.2 mA

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