Electronics 101: Bipolar Junction Transistors

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  • čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
  • In today's Electronics 101, we talk about the concept of BJTs, bipolar junction transistors. This is one of the two kinds of transistors we're going to talk about in the series.
    As usual, I'm always looking for suggestions for future videos. If you have one, please leave them in the comments below.

Komentáře • 85

  • @jwest5199
    @jwest5199 Před 12 lety

    Now back to your videos, very informative. Nice job!

  • @victorreppeto7050
    @victorreppeto7050 Před 5 lety

    You did a great job of breaking it down into digestible pieces. The falstad simulator is an awesome tip. I did not realize it would do all the math for me. Way cool. My math is all gone from my brain, mostly. Thank you!!!

  • @AlexAlex-qj7of
    @AlexAlex-qj7of Před 10 lety +3

    Your tutorials are A+++++!!! I look forward to sharing these with friends who are interested in learning electronics. Please keep making videos...excellent communication skills.

  • @TheFreerunner777
    @TheFreerunner777 Před 11 lety

    thanks. By the way, I think you are awesome for taking the time to help strangers learn. I really appreciate it.

  • @michaelstrome124
    @michaelstrome124 Před 10 lety +4

    the arrow for NPN and PNP transistors should always be on the E terminal.

  • @uniment
    @uniment Před 10 lety +12

    Still looking for a video that explains BJT physics correctly. This is not it.

  • @paultuon5947
    @paultuon5947 Před 11 lety

    My question is not about transistors, but about the tools you're using to write the tutorials. It looks so cool just like a paper and pencil where you can write and erase your mistakes at ease.
    What is it that you use to write on your tutorials?
    An iPad? Or something else?

  • @humanHardDrive
    @humanHardDrive  Před 11 lety

    The extra power comes from a separate power source. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

  • @ZehandesilvA
    @ZehandesilvA Před 10 lety

    Awesome. I got solved my every question in my mind... Thanks Sir...

  • @ofnotandi
    @ofnotandi Před 11 lety

    For me I got lost in this video because I didn't know what "the base" was. Found out, came back and got this more or less.

  • @mishrasidhant
    @mishrasidhant Před 6 lety

    This may be a very basic question, but @13:31 when you draw the circuit on the top of the screen and you connect the voltage to the Motor (5v) and ground to the emitter end of the transistor, how is the circuit complete? Does the microcontroler have a power source? or is ground looping back to connect to the microcontroller? CIruit diagrams that do not connect have always confused me. Awesome videos! Really helps me understand digital electronics (learning analog before going there)

  • @Josef87J
    @Josef87J Před 11 lety +1

    NPN = Not Pointing iN PNP = Pointing iN
    That's how I remember how they look! :P

  • @IngridsVanlife
    @IngridsVanlife Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much for this video! Commenting a little late, but it was really helpful now, as I am doing a course in this, and I missed lecture.

  • @electronicspark1
    @electronicspark1 Před 11 lety

    You've shown the collector and emitter backward on the PHP :)

  • @RobinOnsay
    @RobinOnsay Před 10 lety +1

    It would be nice if you could do a few more examples, but overall an informative video

  • @zabuzaanthonymomochi
    @zabuzaanthonymomochi Před 8 lety

    very helpful.

  • @humanHardDrive
    @humanHardDrive  Před 12 lety

    They offer a look-up table so that, depending on how much current you want to control, you can find that hfe value.

  • @AwesomeSmiley87
    @AwesomeSmiley87 Před 11 lety

    Ahhh ok. So a silicone transistor's hFE is 100.
    And one more question:
    You say the current from B usally goes to C. But if B has less current than C, it goes to E. And if C don't have any current it goes to E. I just want to make sure :)

  • @TGRULeZ29
    @TGRULeZ29 Před 10 lety

    please show us half wave, full wave, and bridge rectifier circuits

  • @TheFreerunner777
    @TheFreerunner777 Před 11 lety

    I'm kinda fuzzy on where the extra amps come from. If the micro controller only gives of .5 amps how does 2 amps come out of the transistor?

  • @rb5046_
    @rb5046_ Před 12 lety

    I'm confused with the hfe numbers in the data-sheet of the 2n3904. There are a lot of different numbers there and I don't know what the total hfe would be. I see Ic has a total of 200ma.

  • @jamest.5001
    @jamest.5001 Před 7 lety

    I am trying to switch well over 100amps at 50-100Hz. and 24vDc. for a inverter project. I am intimidated by the IGBT modules. and have concerns about using MOSFETs. I am self taught so there is a lot I do not know. I was thinking of using to220 or to247 get packages. but concerned about the current handling of the legs of the FETs. how much can they handle safely? and I guess I need to match them close as possible. but how close is good enough. I don't know if I am over thinking it. so I am looking for advice from professionals. I have been told to use shunt resistors on the FETs before the parallel buss. I was wondering if a fuse would also help with protection! and how many FETs would I need if they are rated at 100amps +/- . by what the package can can handle. or would a IGBT module be better. I am concerned about them exploding. if they are used at low frequencies. and kept cool can they be safely used. if they are even a small explosion it will cause a fire in my situation. or would FETs be better given my skill level. however on the out put stage. or H bridge could igbts be a good choice or would there be a even greater possibility of a shoot through explosion. even though there is only 20-80 amps max. your help would be greatly appreciated. thanks a lot. sorry for the rambling on!

  • @skrame01
    @skrame01 Před 8 lety

    I don't understand if you have a 3V battery and a 8 ohm resistor before the collector, and emitter is ground, max current should be .375A. What if base current is 10mA and hfe is 100, this says Ic should be 1A, but it's not possible.

  • @tomkinley2278
    @tomkinley2278 Před 11 lety

    Any chance you can put the notes in the description? Thanks!

  • @AwsomeEric100
    @AwsomeEric100 Před 11 lety

    Im pretty sure the arrow on a bipolar transistor is always next to the emitter, regardless of the type

  • @aerofart
    @aerofart Před 11 lety

    Where does this 0.8 forward voltage drop come from? Never heard of this diode on the output of a micro-controller before, and I've been working with Arduinos a lot lately.

  • @VikingNightmare
    @VikingNightmare Před 9 lety

    Hello! Thanks for the videos, they are very helpful in starting to mess with electronics, but i would like to ask about the simulator you use. Could you please tell me if it is free or it requires a license and also the name :)

  • @humanHardDrive
    @humanHardDrive  Před 11 lety

    It's a nice power of 10 number, makes the math easier.

  • @jwest5199
    @jwest5199 Před 12 lety

    Just saw that message your getting for low disk space is on your data recovery drive(d:). That means that drive is in use and it shouldn't be. I bet someone changed your paging file and selected D by mistake. That's why you keep getting a low disk message because windows keeps trying to use it and it's too small. Check your virtual memory settings and select a drive other than your recovery drive or let windows manage it. If you do set it the size will depend on the amount of RAM you have.

  • @martinda7446
    @martinda7446 Před 9 lety

    Re hfe ''going all over place'' just stick a little degeneration in emitter cct to minimise hfe variation and limit excess current through motor.

  • @liumander
    @liumander Před 9 lety

    Does that simulator simulate speakers too?

  • @jimc52
    @jimc52 Před 7 lety

    Just a hobbyist....you went so fast, I had to stop and back up a lot. What is the circuit program you are using? No example of a pnp?

  • @aerohk
    @aerohk Před 9 lety

    Um... how about the regions of operation? I believe BJT needs to be biased in order for it operate.

  • @humanHardDrive
    @humanHardDrive  Před 11 lety

    I just chose an hFE value. It's specific to the transistor itself.

  • @rb5046_
    @rb5046_ Před 12 lety

    Maximum current per pin on Arduino is 40ma.

  • @VolureDarkAngel
    @VolureDarkAngel Před 9 lety +1

    Why is the next video private.....

  • @superaj22
    @superaj22 Před 9 lety +2

    Isn't alpha Ic/Ie?

  • @iwontgiveawaymyname9863
    @iwontgiveawaymyname9863 Před 11 lety

    are you using a mouse to doodle all this down, or some sort of pen with a button?

  • @humanHardDrive
    @humanHardDrive  Před 11 lety

    It's a Wacom tablet and pen.

  • @MoeyfromBankstown
    @MoeyfromBankstown Před 11 lety

    The silicon diode requires 0.7 v to function. just being more precise :)

  • @stevelords3647
    @stevelords3647 Před 11 lety

    what is the simulator are you using

  • @snaprollinpitts
    @snaprollinpitts Před 9 lety

    Mr Drive, where can I get that analog circuit simulator, it looks pretty cool!

  • @chanpol321
    @chanpol321 Před 9 lety +1

    That is Bipolar? PNP or NPN or both?

  • @parthkhandge
    @parthkhandge Před 10 lety

    Could you please explain to me why it is bad to use this example to control a
    motor (or in my case a mini DC pump)?

    • @ianswitzer3395
      @ianswitzer3395 Před 10 lety

      Because he did not use any protection circuitry or such and the transistors would die.

    • @01sigh
      @01sigh Před 10 lety

      when you look at a basic transistor datasheet (BJT), usually the transistor can't supply much current. But I think you can use a different transistor such as a mosfet to run a motor (correct me if i'm wrong). Humanharddrive has got a video on mosfets that's very informative.

    • @parthkhandge
      @parthkhandge Před 10 lety

      Thank You, that helped !

  • @AwesomeSmiley87
    @AwesomeSmiley87 Před 11 lety

    how did you suddenly get hFE to get 100 at 12:10 ?

  • @Zhaymoor
    @Zhaymoor Před 10 lety

    just thank youu :))))

  • @270103023
    @270103023 Před 9 lety +2

    Is the equation for alpha correct? Ic/Ie or Ie/Ic

  • @DarKingdoomalmot
    @DarKingdoomalmot Před 11 lety

    why you assigned hfe = 100 ?

  • @michaels.m.pakpahan8607

    GGWP thx for helping me in uas

  • @motazrajab5574
    @motazrajab5574 Před 11 lety

    thankx

  • @armankara8827
    @armankara8827 Před 11 lety

    0.8 v? What kind of a diode is that?

  • @classicshuvo4097
    @classicshuvo4097 Před 7 lety

    how i can get your notes
    please provide the link.

  • @mostafabadrawy1423
    @mostafabadrawy1423 Před 8 lety +1

    I Like your videos...but this one I got totally lost and didnt grasp the concept

    • @Aflay1
      @Aflay1 Před 8 lety

      What part is difficult to understand?

  • @Simaotheminecrafter
    @Simaotheminecrafter Před 10 lety

    Hello.
    What I understood from what you said at 6:00, was that if Ib was large enough, current would flow from C to E, even if Ic > Ib.
    I simulated a circuit like the one showed:
    www.circuitlab.com/circuit/dy8ru6/screenshot/1024x768/
    And it seems that no current flows from left to right, even though the base is receiving a current of about 10A (which is enough to get the diode to let current through)... (There should be a current of 10kA...)

  • @benstokes7964
    @benstokes7964 Před 11 lety

    .6V for silicon and .3 for germanium aint it?

  • @humanHardDrive
    @humanHardDrive  Před 12 lety

    My mistake. The math still holds though.

  • @I_sprinkle_life_in_dead_hdds

    @10:03 are you sure its Ie/Ic...I am quite sure its Ic/Ie

  • @martinda7446
    @martinda7446 Před 9 lety +2

    Holy shit Humanhardrive you are very confused re transistor operation. To Anyone else a pnp operates EXACTLY the same way as a npn but with reversed voltage polarity.

  • @miami8able
    @miami8able Před 11 lety

    tnx :D x

  • @havinhphu9331
    @havinhphu9331 Před 10 lety

    I THINK YOU SHOULD MAKE THE ENGLISH SUBTITLE.

  • @jwest5199
    @jwest5199 Před 12 lety

    Your computer crashing might have something to do with those messages you kept getting in the other videos about "low disk space" or something like that and kept ignoring. LOL. I hope there was nothing wrong with the whiteboard because I downloaded it while I was watching. Opp's just saw another error message on this video. Your hard drive is low on space, it's going to crash again if you don't free up some space; you need empty space for windows to work. LOL sorry if already know.

  • @UditOjha
    @UditOjha Před 9 lety +1

    Alpha= Ic/Ie. You have written it the other way.

  • @aerofart
    @aerofart Před 11 lety

    NPN - Not Pointing iN

  • @matthewdavies5429
    @matthewdavies5429 Před 9 lety

    Do transformers and generators

  • @brokenthugful
    @brokenthugful Před 11 lety

    Pointing iN Peautifully

  • @RD2564
    @RD2564 Před 11 lety

    Did you say Smart Board CAUSED you PC to crash? Now that you've had a chance to think about it, would you care to reconsider that theory ... ?

  • @hassanmahmood4100
    @hassanmahmood4100 Před 9 lety +2

    delete the naughty videos from your computer so you have more disk space hahaha

  • @Sasquatchvideos38
    @Sasquatchvideos38 Před 11 lety

    0.7 V not .8

  • @electronicspark1
    @electronicspark1 Před 11 lety

    I mean PNP, that's my Android guessing

  • @Pizzanicv
    @Pizzanicv Před 10 lety

    the lack of hard drive space on your computer is the cause of the crash. Without a few extra gigabytes of space shadow copy and allot of other services won't work.

  • @JohnSmith-ed1sr
    @JohnSmith-ed1sr Před 9 lety

    @ 1:35 You say it is labeled the exat same way. You are completely wrong.
    Its no labeled that way at all. The Arrow is always the emitter in any configuration. You should not be making these videos. You are confusing people

  • @eltoroo123
    @eltoroo123 Před 10 lety

    this is vague. sorry but you didnt capture the basics of BJT. you rather skimmed through the main points

  • @Observ45er
    @Observ45er Před 10 lety

    Sent a private message. PLEASE read it.
    Regards, ScienceAdvisorSteve

  • @smitavishwakarma3788
    @smitavishwakarma3788 Před 7 lety

    your voice is hurting my ears. really