Emitter-Follower Amplifier - AC Analysis

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elec_eng_55

Joined May 13, 2018
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Happy New Year!

I am studying an emitter-follower amplifier circuit (small signal).
I have attached the sim file. I am trying to calculate the ac
collector, base and emitter currents as well as the input power.

I have also attached an excel file containing various calculations.

David
 

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elec_eng_55

Joined May 13, 2018
214
Well, the simplest way will be to solve this linear circuit if you want to know the AC component.


View attachment 166778
ie = ib + β * ib = ib * (1 + β)
∴ ib = ie / (β + 1)

Since ie = i_load = vout / r_load = 3.51 V / 359 Ω = 9.78 mA peak

ib = 9.78 mA / (100 + 1) = 96.83 uA peak

and

ic = ie - ib = 9.78 mA - 96.83 uA = 9.68 mA or ic = ib * β = 96.83 uA * 100 = 9.68 mA

Thanks
 
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