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Why must a transistor amplifier be biased?

  • A.To keep the device in the active region throughout the signal
  • B.To limit the current the device draws from the supply
  • C.To match the input impedance to the driving source
  • D.To prevent the base-emitter junction from breaking down

Answer: A

Bias establishes a quiescent point so that the whole signal excursion stays inside the active region, with neither peak driven into cut-off or saturation. Limiting current, matching impedance and protecting the junction are all real concerns addressed by other parts of the design. Since a transistor conducts in one direction only, an alternating signal needs a standing current to ride on, and providing that is the whole purpose of a bias network.

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