I.

Identification (No erasure, alteration) 2 pts each

Diode 1. It works as a one-way gate for current, it allows current to flow in one direction but not the other.
Collector 2. This lead of transistor is attached to the largest of the semiconductor regions.
Emitter 3. This lead of transistor is attached to the second largest of the semiconductor regions.
Base 4. This lead is attached to the middle semiconductor region
Transistor 5. It has the ability to operate within active region, saturation, and cut-off region.
6-10. Fill in the blank

Class A B C D
Operating Cycle 360 180 Less than 180 pulse

Power Efficiency 25-50 78.5 --- 90

II. Problem solving: Write complete solution and box your final answer, Use separate sheet for your solution
1. For a Class B amplifier providing a 24-V peak signal to a 16 ohms load (speaker) and a power supply of Vcc 30V,
calculate the following:
a. input power (5 pts) 28.65W
b. output power (5 pts) 16.97W
c. circuit efficiency (5 pts) 59.23%
Prelim Examination
MEC 321
1 2. A certain transistor has 120mA of emitter current when the base current is 1.0mA. Calculate the following:
a. collector current (5 pts) 119mA
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b. beta (5 pts) 119
c. alpha (5 pts) .9917

III. Fill up the table for the needed parameter using Shockley’s Equation: Sketch the transfer curve defined by the
table: (25 pts) show complete solution and use graphing paper for the graph of the parameters
Vgs Id
0V 8mA
1.8V 4mA
3V 2mA
6V 0V
Solutions: (5 pts each)

Sketch: 10 pts

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