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51.
A class A amplifier with RC = 3.3 k and RE = 1.2 k has a VCC = 20 V. Find IC(sat).
4.4 mA
6.1 mA
16.7 mA
20 mA
Answer: Option
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M. Ahsan Tufail said:   9 years ago
Option B is correct.

Ic (sat) = Vcc/Rc.
Ic (sat) = 20/3.3.

Then, Ic (sat) = 6.1 mA.

Kuheli R. Barman said:   9 years ago
Since, at saturation region, Vcc = 0 V, so Vcc will drop across Rc and RE only.

here, Rc + RE = 3.3 k ohm + 1.2 k ohm,

= 4.5 k ohm,

Ic(sat) = Vcc/(4.5 k ohm),

= 20/(4.5 k ohm) = 4.44 mA.

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