How to improve the Emitter−Base Voltage for NPN BJT

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Nick Long

Joined May 12, 2020
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Below is the maximum ratings for 2N3904 NPN BJT. As you can see the maximal Emitter-Base voltage is 6 V. I have checked many other BJT datasheets which all show that this voltage is around this value. But in my circuit the Emitter-Base voltage of NPN BJT will be over 6 V which causes the operation is not normal. I konw by connecting a diode to the emitter of the BJT in series can improve the problem. Is there another better method? Thanks in advance!
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MrChips

Joined Oct 2, 2009
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This is the maximum reverse bias voltage allowed.

The forward voltage will be around 0.7V. You need to limit the current, not the voltage.
 

KeithWalker

Joined Jul 10, 2017
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In you circuit, the emitter/base voltage should be measured from the base to the emitter, not from the base to circuit common, and will be around 0.7V,
 

Alec_t

Joined Sep 17, 2013
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You can connect a diode in series with the base (or the emitter, as you'r aware) to withstand a high reverse voltage.
 

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Nick Long

Joined May 12, 2020
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The reverse Emitter-Base Voltage of T3 or the Base-Emitter Voltage of T4 will be over 6 V if the input voltage is large.
 

ronsimpson

Joined Oct 7, 2019
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After reading the paper on this circuit, I think it does not help much.
I think adding a "power factor correction" circuit will do a better job.
We can see that with out extra parts the power coming from the Piezo only happens at the peaks of the cycle. Pulling power 90% of the time (by theory) should allow for more power. I think, but do not know, that in the case of Piezo the extra power will be small.
Because my background is in power supplies, I would have put the parts after the full wave bridge and before Crect. (like in PFC).
Sorry I can not help. I need to get back to a paying circuit. (real job)
 
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