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Which single measurement best confirms a divider-biased stage is working as designed?

  • A.The voltage between base and emitter at the device
  • B.The resistance of the two divider arms in circuit
  • C.The current drawn by the whole stage from the supply
  • D.The voltage across the emitter resistor

Answer: D

The emitter voltage divided by the emitter resistor gives the collector current directly, which is the quantity the design specifies. The base-emitter drop is nearly always about 0.7 V and says little, in-circuit resistance measurements are unreliable, and total supply current includes the divider. Choosing the measurement that converts in one step into the designed quantity is worth a moment's thought before any probe is placed.

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