Learners use two calculations to prepare a graphical solution to the biasing of bipolar junction transistors and junction field effect transistors. This method eliminates the problem of having to re-calculate the operational Q point when dealing with hard saturation.

Students read the terms associated with the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) . They also view formulas for dc current and voltage.

Students view the design and function of an ac model for a transistor circuit.

Students read about decibel power gain and decibel voltage gain. Examples are given for each.

Students read the vocabulary associated with frequency response as it relates to an amplifier.

Students view a dc analysis of an emitter-biased NPN transistor.

Students view drawings of the emitter resistor bypass capacitor.

Students view drawings of the dc analysis of a voltage-divider biased NPN transistor.

Students view a dc analysis of a base-biased NPN transistor.

Students review logarithms as they pertain to electronics.

Students read about the concepts of saturation and cutoff. They view diagrams that illustrate the interaction of the load line and the family of curves.

Students view the equations used to determine the ac parameters of the transistor circuit.