Transition Frequency of BJT Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance))
ft = Gm/(2*pi*(Ceb+Ccb))
This formula uses 1 Constants, 4 Variables
Constants Used
pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
Variables Used
Transition Frequency - (Measured in Hertz) - The Transition Frequency associated with the transition (1 to 2 or 2 to 1) between two different vibrational levels.
Transconductance - (Measured in Siemens) - Transconductance is the ratio of the change in current at the output terminal to the change in the voltage at the input terminal of an active device.
Emitter-Base Capacitance - (Measured in Farad) - Emitter-base capacitance is the capacitance between the emitter and the base.
Collector-Base Junction Capacitance - (Measured in Farad) - Collector-Base Junction Capacitance in active mode is reverse biased and is the capacitance between collector and base.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Transconductance: 1.72 Millisiemens --> 0.00172 Siemens (Check conversion here)
Emitter-Base Capacitance: 1.5 Microfarad --> 1.5E-06 Farad (Check conversion here)
Collector-Base Junction Capacitance: 1.2 Microfarad --> 1.2E-06 Farad (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
ft = Gm/(2*pi*(Ceb+Ccb)) --> 0.00172/(2*pi*(1.5E-06+1.2E-06))
Evaluating ... ...
ft = 101.387593377059
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
101.387593377059 Hertz --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
101.387593377059 101.3876 Hertz <-- Transition Frequency
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

Credits

Created by Payal Priya
Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT), Sindri
Payal Priya has created this Calculator and 600+ more calculators!
Verified by Anshika Arya
National Institute Of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur
Anshika Arya has verified this Calculator and 2500+ more calculators!

10+ Internal Capacitive Effects and High Frequency Model Calculators

Collector-Base Junction Capacitance
Go Collector-Base Junction Capacitance = Collector-Base Junction Capacitance at 0 Voltage/(1+(Reverse-Bias Voltage/Built-In Voltage))^Grading Coefficient
Transition Frequency of BJT
Go Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance))
Concentration of Electrons Injected from Emitter to Base
Go Concentration of e- Injected from Emitter to Base = Thermal Equilibrium Concentration*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)
Unity-Gain Bandwidth of BJT
Go Unity-Gain Bandwidth = Transconductance/(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance)
Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance of BJT
Go Emitter-Base Capacitance = Device Constant*(Collector Current/Threshold Voltage)
Thermal Equilibrium Concentration of Minority Charge Carrier
Go Thermal Equilibrium Concentration = ((Intrinsic Carrier Density)^2)/Doping Concentration of Base
Small-Signal Diffusion Capacitance
Go Emitter-Base Capacitance = Device Constant*Transconductance
Stored Electron Charge in Base of BJT
Go Stored Electron Charge = Device Constant*Collector Current
Transition Frequency of BJT given Device Constant
Go Transition Frequency = 1/(2*pi*Device Constant)
Base-Emitter Junction Capacitance
Go Base–Emitter Junction Capacitance = 2*Emitter-Base Capacitance

20 BJT Circuit Calculators

Transition Frequency of BJT
Go Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance))
Base Current of PNP Transistor using Saturation Current
Go Base Current = (Saturation Current/Common Emitter Current Gain)*e^(Base-Emitter Voltage/Thermal Voltage)
Total Power Dissipated in BJT
Go Power = Collector-Emitter Voltage*Collector Current+Base-Emitter Voltage*Base Current
Unity-Gain Bandwidth of BJT
Go Unity-Gain Bandwidth = Transconductance/(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance)
Reference Current of BJT Mirror
Go Reference Current = Collector Current+(2*Collector Current)/Common Emitter Current Gain
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
Go Common Mode Rejection Ratio = 20*log10(Differential Mode Gain/Common Mode Gain)
Output Resistance of BJT
Go Resistance = (Supply Voltage+Collector-Emitter Voltage)/Collector Current
Thermal Equilibrium Concentration of Minority Charge Carrier
Go Thermal Equilibrium Concentration = ((Intrinsic Carrier Density)^2)/Doping Concentration of Base
Output Voltage of BJT Amplifier
Go Output Voltage = Supply Voltage-Drain Current*Load Resistance
Total Power Supplied in BJT
Go Power = Supply Voltage*(Collector Current+Input Current)
Common-Base Current Gain
Go Common-Base Current Gain = Common Emitter Current Gain/(Common Emitter Current Gain+1)
Collector to Emitter Voltage at Saturation
Go Collector-Emitter Voltage = Base-Emitter Voltage-Base-Collector Voltage
Base Current of PNP Transistor given Emitter Current
Go Base Current = Emitter Current/(Common Emitter Current Gain+1)
Base Current of PNP Transistor using Collector Current
Go Base Current = Collector Current/Common Emitter Current Gain
Collector Current using Emitter Current
Go Collector Current = Common-Base Current Gain*Emitter Current
Base Current of PNP Transistor using Common-Base Current Gain
Go Base Current = (1-Common-Base Current Gain)*Emitter Current
Collector Current of BJT
Go Collector Current = Emitter Current-Base Current
Emitter Current of BJT
Go Emitter Current = Collector Current+Base Current
Short-Circuit Transconductance
Go Transconductance = Output Current/Input Voltage
Intrinsic Gain of BJT
Go Intrinsic Gain = Early Voltage/Thermal Voltage

Transition Frequency of BJT Formula

Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance))
ft = Gm/(2*pi*(Ceb+Ccb))

What is the function of BJT?

The main basic function of a BJT is to amplify current it will allow BJTs are used as amplifiers or switches to produce wide applicability in electronic equipment include mobile phones, industrial control, television, and radio transmitters.

How to Calculate Transition Frequency of BJT?

Transition Frequency of BJT calculator uses Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance)) to calculate the Transition Frequency, The Transition frequency of BJT formula is defined as the frequency at which the current gain, with a short circuit (at HF) output, is unity. Transition Frequency is denoted by ft symbol.

How to calculate Transition Frequency of BJT using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Transition Frequency of BJT, enter Transconductance (Gm), Emitter-Base Capacitance (Ceb) & Collector-Base Junction Capacitance (Ccb) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Transition Frequency of BJT calculation can be explained with given input values -> 101.3876 = 0.00172/(2*pi*(1.5E-06+1.2E-06)).

FAQ

What is Transition Frequency of BJT?
The Transition frequency of BJT formula is defined as the frequency at which the current gain, with a short circuit (at HF) output, is unity and is represented as ft = Gm/(2*pi*(Ceb+Ccb)) or Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance)). Transconductance is the ratio of the change in current at the output terminal to the change in the voltage at the input terminal of an active device, Emitter-base capacitance is the capacitance between the emitter and the base & Collector-Base Junction Capacitance in active mode is reverse biased and is the capacitance between collector and base.
How to calculate Transition Frequency of BJT?
The Transition frequency of BJT formula is defined as the frequency at which the current gain, with a short circuit (at HF) output, is unity is calculated using Transition Frequency = Transconductance/(2*pi*(Emitter-Base Capacitance+Collector-Base Junction Capacitance)). To calculate Transition Frequency of BJT, you need Transconductance (Gm), Emitter-Base Capacitance (Ceb) & Collector-Base Junction Capacitance (Ccb). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Transconductance, Emitter-Base Capacitance & Collector-Base Junction Capacitance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Transition Frequency?
In this formula, Transition Frequency uses Transconductance, Emitter-Base Capacitance & Collector-Base Junction Capacitance. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Transition Frequency = 1/(2*pi*Device Constant)
Let Others Know
Facebook
Twitter
Reddit
LinkedIn
Email
WhatsApp
Copied!