Reference
370B User Manual
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Figure 3-29: Bipolar Transistor CommonĆbase Configuration
Figure 3-30: Bipolar Transistor Family of Curves
(Small Signal)
The small-signal short-circuit forward-current transfer ratio (base grounded),
h
fb
, can be measured from the common-base family display but is deter-
mined most easily by calculating it from the equation h
fb
= b / (1 + b).
I
CBO
and BV
CBO
Collector-base leakage current and collector-base breakdown voltage (emitter
open) is measured the same as I
CEO
and BV
CEO
, except that the CONFIGU-
RATION is set to EMITTER OPEN (EXT).