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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: ELECTRONICS
NOVEMBER 2023
MARKS: 200
TIME: 3 hours
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Electrical Technology: Electronics 2 DBE/November 2023
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of SIX questions.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Answer the following questions on the attached ANSWER SHEETS:
QUESTIONS 5.2.5, 5.4.3, 5.5.3 and 5.7
QUESTIONS 6.4.3, 6.5.2 and 6.7.3
4. Write your centre number and examination number on every ANSWER
SHEET and hand them in with your ANSWER BOOK, whether you have used
them or not.
5. Sketches and diagrams must be large, neat and FULLY LABELLED.
6. Show ALL calculations and round off answers correctly to TWO decimal
places.
7. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
9. Calculations must include:
9.1 Formulae and manipulations where needed
9.2 Correct replacement of values
9.3 Correct answer and relevant units where applicable
10. A formula sheet is attached at the end of this question paper.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1 to 1.15) in
the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.16 D.
1.1 The following can be considered as dangerous practices:
A The use (or misuse) of power tools
B The incorrect use and handling of hand tools
C The etching of printed circuit boards
D All the above-mentioned (1)
1.2 … is the reference quantity in a parallel RLC circuit.
A Current
B Resistance
C Reactance
D Voltage (1)
1.3 The reactance of a … must be equal for a circuit to resonate.
A resistor and an inductor
B resistor and a capacitor
C capacitor and an inductor
D transducer and a capacitor (1)
1.4 The following condition is common to both series and parallel resonance:
A The impedance is minimum.
B The current is maximum.
C The bandwidth is affected by its quality factor.
D The Q-factor depends on voltage amplification. (1)
1.5 ONE of the advantages of the field-effect transistor is its extremely …
A low input resistance.
B low input and output resistance.
C high output resistance.
D high input resistance. (1)
1.6 The ratio of the internal resistances of a UJT is called …
A negative resistance ratio.
B common-mode rejection ratio.
C intrinsic standoff ratio.
D extrinsic standoff ratio. (1)
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1.7 A … circuit is used to eliminate switch bounce in switching circuits.
A comparator
B bistable multivibrator
C monostable multivibrator
D differentiator (1)
1.8 When negative feedback is used in an op amp, the bandwidth …
A increases.
B decreases.
C is equal to zero.
D stays the same. (1)
1.9 The … is a switching circuit with two inputs that is able to store one bit of data
at a time.
A bistable multivibrator
B monostable multivibrator
C astable multivibrator
D passive integrator (1)
1.10 An op-amp application that uses positive feedback is the …
A comparator.
B summing amplifier.
C Schmitt trigger.
D differentiator. (1)
1.11 The op-amp comparator is an extremely sensitive circuit because …
A it is the only op-amp application that uses closed loop gain.
B there is no feedback connection between the output and the input.
C it makes use of the virtual ground concept.
D the supply voltage is connected to it. (1)
1.12 ONE of the key operating principles in an op-amp integrator circuit:
A When a constant current is fed to the capacitor, it will charge at a
constant fixed rate rather than exponentially.
B The two input terminals of the op amp have different voltages at all
times.
C The inputs of the op amp draw maximum current so that any input
current is blocked by the feedback circuit.
D The current fed to the capacitor causes it to charge exponentially. (1)
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1.13 The efficiency of a class C amplifier is …
A less than the efficiency of a class A amplifier.
B less than the efficiency of a class B amplifier.
C less than the efficiency of a class AB amplifier.
D greater than the efficiency of a class A, B or AB amplifier. (1)
1.14 A bipolar junction class B push-pull amplifier with no transformer coupling
uses …
A two NPN transistors.
B two PNP transistors.
C complementary transistors.
D none of the above-mentioned. (1)
1.15 A/An ... is a circuit that produces an output waveform without an internal
signal source.
A bistable multivibrator
B amplifier
C Schmitt trigger
D oscillator (1)
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QUESTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
2.1 Name TWO incidents arising out of activities of people at the workplace that
must be reported to the health and safety inspector. (2)
2.2 Define the term danger with reference to the Occupational Health and Safety
Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). (2)
2.3 Explain why the location of the emergency master switch is important for
safety in and around the workshop. (2)
2.4 State TWO effects a third-degree burn has on a person's body. (2)
2.5 Name TWO first-aid steps to take after a person has been shocked by an
electric current. (2)
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QUESTION 3: RLC CIRCUITS
3.1 State the relationship between inductive reactance and frequency. (1)
3.2 Refer to FIGURE 3.2 below and state the phase relationship between the
current and voltage waveforms.
+V V
I
0
90º 180º 270º 360º t
-V
FIGURE 3.2: CURRENT AND VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS (1)
3.3 FIGURE 3.3 below shows an RLC series circuit which consists of a resistor
with a resistance of 6 Ω, an inductor with an inductance of 0,02 H and a
capacitor with a capacitance of 80 µF which are all connected across an
alternating supply of 100 V/100 Hz.
L = 0,02 H
C = 80 µF
R=6Ω
VR = 63,42 V VL = 132,86 V VC = 210,24 V
IT = 10,57 A
VT = 100 V/100 Hz
FIGURE 3.3: RLC SERIES CIRCUIT
Given:
R = 6Ω
L = 0,02 H
C = 80 µF
VR = 63,42 V
VC = 210,24 V
VL = 132,86 V
VT = 100 V
IT = 10,57 A
f = 100 Hz
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3.3.1 State whether the supply current is leading or lagging the supply
voltage. Motivate your answer. (2)
3.3.2 Redraw and complete the phasor diagram of the circuit diagram in
FIGURE 3.3 in the ANSWER BOOK.
VL = 132,86 V
IT = 10,57 A
VR = 63,42 V
VC = 210,24 V
FIGURE 3.3.2: PHASOR DIAGRAM (4)
3.3.3 Prove that the resultant of VR, VL and VC equals the supply voltage. (3)
3.3.4 Calculate the frequency at which the circuit will resonate. (3)
3.4 Refer to FIGURE 3.4 below and answer the questions that follow.
3A R
C
5A
L
5A
IT
VT
FIGURE 3.4: CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
3.4.1 Calculate the total current of the circuit. (3)
3.4.2 Calculate the phase angle. (3)
3.4.3 Draw a fully labelled phasor diagram for the circuit in FIGURE 3.4
above in the ANSWER BOOK. (4)
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3.5 A series circuit consists of a resistor with a resistance of 30 ohms, an inductor
with an inductance of 10 mH and a capacitor with a capacitive reactance of
300 ohms. This combination is connected across an alternating supply of
30 V and resonates at a frequency of 4,77 kHz.
L = 10 mH
R = 30 Ω XC = 300 Ω
VR VC VL
IT = 1 A
30 V/fr = 4,77 kHz
FIGURE 3.5: RESONANCE RLC SERIES CIRCUIT
Given:
R = 30 Ω
Xc = 300 Ω
L = 10 mH
VT = 30 V
fr = 4,77 kHz
IT = 1A
3.5.1 Calculate the Q-factor of the circuit. (3)
3.5.2 Calculate the bandwidth of the circuit. (3)
3.5.3 Calculate the voltage drop across the inductor. (3)
3.5.4 Explain why the voltage across the inductor is greater than the
value of the supply voltage. (2)
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QUESTION 4: SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
4.1 Refer to FIGURE 4.1 below of the construction of a JFET and answer the
questions that follow.
A Gate B
C
D
FIGURE 4.1: CONSTRUCTION OF A JFET
4.1.1 Label A and B. (2)
4.1.2 Briefly describe the construction of the junction field-effect
transistor (JFET). (2)
4.1.3 Describe how the flow of current is restricted in the JFET when the
value of the VGS is increased. (3)
4.2 Refer to FIGURE 4.2 of a characteristic curve below and answer the
questions that follow.
ID
(mA)
VGS = +1,5 V
16
VGS = +1 V
12 A
VGS = +0,5 V
8
VGS = 0 V
6
VGS = -1 V
4
VGS = -2 V B
2
VGS = -3 V
0 VDS
5V 10 V 15 V
FIGURE 4.2: CHARACTERISTIC CURVE
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4.2.1 Identify the characteristic curve in FIGURE 4.2. (1)
4.2.2 Label A and B. (2)
4.3 Refer to MOSFETs and answer the questions that follow.
4.3.1 Name TWO electronic devices that use metal-oxide-semiconductor
field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). (2)
4.3.2 Briefly describe, with reference to the gate, how the MOSFET
differs from the JFET. (2)
4.4 FIGURE 4.4 below shows a UJT speed-control circuit diagram. Answer the
questions that follow.
SCR
A C
G
R1 R2
E B2
D1 M
B1
C
R3
FIGURE 4.4: UJT SPEED-CONTROL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
4.4.1 Explain how the value of R1 affects the rate at which the capacitor
will charge. (2)
4.4.2 Discuss how the UJT, together with the SCR, control the speed of
the motor in FIGURE 4.4. (3)
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4.5 Refer to FIGURE 4.5 below and answer the questions that follow.
VCC = 9 V
R1 RC VRC = 8 V
C
IB
B
Q1
C1 Q2
E
Output
Input
R2 RE VRE = 0,1 V
CE
0V
FIGURE 4.5: DARLINGTON CIRCUIT
4.5.1 State TWO advantages of a Darlington transistor pair. (2)
4.5.2 Refer to the circuit and determine the collector emitter voltage in
the circuit. (1)
4.5.3 Explain how the input base current receives double amplification in
a Darlington transistor. (3)
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4.6 Refer to FIGURE 4.6 below of an inverting operational amplifier and answer
the questions that follow.
RF = 1,2 kΩ
RIN =1 k Ω +15 V
_
VOUT
VIN =60 mV +
-15 V
0V
FIGURE 4.6: INVERTING OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER
4.6.1 State the purpose of the feedback resistor (RF). (1)
4.6.2 Explain why op amps are seldom used in open-loop mode. (2)
4.6.3 Calculate the voltage gain of the circuit. (3)
4.7 Refer to FIGURE 4.7 below and answer the questions that follow.
C1
10 µF C2
+9 V
22 µF
V IN
V OUT
RF
RB -9 V 120 k
10 k
R1
10 k
FIGURE 4.7: NON-INVERTING OP AMP
4.7.1 State TWO functions of resistor RB in FIGURE 4.7. (2)
4.7.2 Calculate the voltage gain of the circuit in FIGURE 4.7. (3)
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4.8 Refer to FIGURE 4.8 below and answer the questions that follow.
+Vcc
Ground 1 8
Supply
5k Ω 5k Ω 5k Ω
T
Trigger 2 7 Discharge
+ _ + _
2 1
R S
Output 3 6 Threshold
Flip-
flop
Output Q
driver
Control
Reset 4 5
voltage
FIGURE 4.8: 555 IC PIN LAYOUT
4.8.1 Name TWO applications of the 555 IC. (2)
4.8.2 State TWO disadvantages of the 555 IC. (2)
4.8.3 Describe the function of pin 4. (3)
4.8.4 State the functions of the following components in FIGURE 4.8
above:
(a) NPN transistor (1)
(b) Comparator 2 (1)
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QUESTION 5: SWITCHING CIRCUITS
5.1 Differentiate between bistable multivibrators and astable multivibrators with
reference to the output states. (2)
5.2 FIGURE 5.2 below shows the circuit of an op amp as a bi-stable multivibrator.
Answer the questions that follow.
+9 V
S1
C1 = 10 µF 2
7
R3 6
741
1 kΩ
4 R2
3
1 kΩ
R5
1 kΩ V
R4
680 Ω
S2 R1
470 Ω
-9V
FIGURE 5.2: BISTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR
5.2.1 Explain the function of R1 and R2. (2)
5.2.2 State the polarity of the output when S2 is pressed. (1)
5.2.3 Explain the operation of the circuit when S1 is pressed. (1)
5.2.4 Deduce the value of the output voltage when S1 is pressed. (3)
5.2.5 Refer to the input in FIGURE 5.2.5 below and draw the output
waveform on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 5.2.5.
Input
0V
t
FIGURE 5.2.5: INPUT PULSES (3)
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5.3 Refer to FIGURE 5.3 below and answer the questions that follow.
+6V
R2 R1
100 kΩ 33 kΩ
8 4
7 Output
6 555 3
2
1 5 R3
Trigger 470 Ω
C1
220 µF
FIGURE 5.3: MONOSTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR
5.3.1 State whether this circuit uses an active high trigger or an active
low trigger to set the output. (1)
5.3.2 Determine the threshold voltage of the circuit. (1)
5.3.3 Explain the operation of the circuit when the trigger is pressed. (5)
5.3.4 State how you would eliminate any unwanted noise from the supply
that might affect the timing of the circuit. (2)
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5.4 Refer to FIGURE 5.4 below and answer the questions that follow.
+9V
R1
10 k
8 4
7 R3
R2 1k
555
1k 3
2
6 1 5 LED
C1 C2
10 µF 10 nF
FIGURE 5.4: ASTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR
5.4.1 Explain the term duty cycle with reference to multivibrator outputs. (2)
5.4.2 State whether the charging time of the capacitor or the discharging
time of the capacitor is longer. Motivate your answer. (3)
5.4.3 Draw the voltage waveform that appears across capacitor C 1 for
ONE full cycle on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 5.4.3. (4)
5.5 FIGURE 5.5 below shows the circuit of an inverting Schmitt trigger.
+9 V
VOUT
5V R1
-9 V
6,8 kΩ
R2
5 kΩ
FIGURE 5.5: INVERTING SCHMITT TRIGGER
5.5.1 State the advantage of making R2 variable. (1)
5.5.2 Calculate the value of the trigger voltage if R2 is set to 2,2 kΩ. (3)
5.5.3 Draw ONE cycle of the input and output waveforms for the circuit
on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 5.5.3 when R2 is set to
2,2 kΩ and the input waveform is sinusoidal. (6)
5.5.4 State how the value of the trigger voltage can be decreased. (1)
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5.6 Refer to FIGURE 5.6 below and answer the questions that follow.
0,5 V V1 C1 R1 5 kΩ RF 10 kΩ
t
C2 R2 5 kΩ +12 V
0,2 V V2
-
t
C3 R3 5 kΩ VOUT
+
0,3 V V3
-12 V
t
FIGURE 5.6: INVERTING SUMMING AMPLIFIER
5.6.1 State the purpose of the capacitors in series with the input
resistors. (1)
5.6.2 Explain the advantage of using variable resistors instead of fixed-
value resistors on the input of the amplifier. (2)
5.6.3 Calculate the output of the amplifier if all input resistors are set
to 2 kΩ. (3)
5.7 FIGURE 5.7 below shows the op amp as differentiator with its input signal.
Draw the output waveform on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 5.7.
RF
CIN +V
+V
VIN -
VOUT
0 +
t
-V
-V 0V
FIGURE 5.7: OP AMP AS DIFFERENTIATOR (3)
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QUESTION 6: AMPLIFIERS
6.1 Describe the term positive feedback with reference to oscillators. (2)
6.2 Compare a basic class A amplifier to a class B push-pull amplifier with
reference to their sound reproduction. (2)
6.3 Refer to FIGURE 6.3 below and answer the questions that follow.
IC (mA)
+Vcc
A 12 V
6
5
R L =2 kΩ
RB
4
C
3
Q1
2 β=100
1 VBE
D B
VCE 0V
2 4 6 8 10 12
X Y
FIGURE 6.3: DC LOAD AND TRANSISTOR BIASING
6.3.1 Determine the value of VRL in FIGURE 6.3 Y above when the
transistor is ON. (1)
6.3.2 If the load line in FIGURE 6.3 X above is changed to CD, describe
what changes were made to the circuit to effect this. (2)
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6.4 Refer to FIGURE 6.4 below and answer the questions that follow.
IC (mA)
12
Input signal
10 K
I B5
8
Saturation
6 I B4
L
I B3
4
IB2
2 M
I B1
Output waveform Cut- off region
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 N VCE
FIGURE 6.4: TRANSISTOR OUTPUT CHARACTERISTIC CURVE
6.4.1 Identify the region between K and M on the characteristic curve. (1)
6.4.2 Name ONE factor that influences the bias stability in a transistor
amplifier. (1)
6.4.3 Draw the output waveform and input signal on the ANSWER
SHEET for QUESTION 6.4.3 (NOT to scale) when the circuit in
FIGURE 6.4 above is biased in class B. (4)
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6.5 Refer to FIGURE 6.5 below and answer the questions that follow.
+VCC = 12V
R1 RC
C 2 =10 µF
IC = 10 mA
C1 = 10 µF
VBE = 0,7 V
VCE = 6 V
β = 250
VOUT
+
_
R2 RE CE
Input signal
FIGURE 6.5: RC-COUPLED AMPLIFIER
6.5.1 Discuss the operation of the circuit in the negative half-cycle of the
input signal. (3)
6.5.2 Draw, on the ANSWER SHEET for QUESTION 6.5.2, a full cycle of
the output waveform when the transistor is driven into saturation. (3)
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6.6 Refer to FIGURE 6.6 below and answer the questions that follow.
T1 T2
R1 Transformer R3
Transformer
Q1 Q2
C2 C3
R2 RE1 C1 R4 R E2
FIGURE 6.6: TWO-STAGE TRANSFORMER-COUPLED AMPLIFIER
6.6.1 State the function of transformer (T2) in FIGURE 6.6 above. (1)
6.6.2 Explain why transformer-coupled amplifiers are more efficient than
RC coupled amplifiers. (2)
6.6.3 Describe how the output impedance of the first stage can be
matched to the input impedance of the second stage. (2)
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6.7 Refer to FIGURE 6.7 below and answer the questions that follow.
R1
T1
R2
C
R3
T2
R4
Speaker
Input
waveform
FIGURE 6.7: COMPLEMENTARY PUSH-PULL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT
6.7.1 Name the class of amplification used in FIGURE 6.7 above. (1)
6.7.2 Explain how the circuit in FIGURE 6.7 above overcomes the
problem of cross-over distortion. (2)
6.7.3 Draw the output waveform on the ANSWER SHEET for
QUESTION 6.7.3. (3)
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6.8 Refer to FIGURE 6.8 below and answer the questions that follow:
+V CC
L
C1
T1
RE CE
FIGURE 6.8: LC-RESONANT CIRCUIT
6.8.1 Identify the function of CE in FIGURE 6.8 above. (1)
6.8.2 Describe the basic function of the LC tank circuit in FIGURE 6.8
above. (3)
6.8.3 Explain the purpose of the radio frequency amplifier when used in
radio circuits. (3)
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6.9 Refer to FIGURE 6.9 below and answer the questions that follow.
+ V CC
RF choke
C2 C4
R1
Output
C3
Q1
L1
R2
R3
C5
C1
0V
L2
FIGURE 6.9: HARTLEY OSCILLATOR
6.9.1 Identify the function of C2 and C3. (1)
6.9.2 Name TWO factors that can influence the stability of the frequency
of oscillations. (2)
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6.10 Refer to FIGURE 6.10 below and answer the questions that follow.
+VCC
RB RC
C5
VOUT
C1 C2 C3
Q1
R1 R2 R3 R4 C4
0V
FIGURE 6.10: RC PHASE-SHIFT OSCILLATOR
6.10.1 Explain what determines the phase difference between the current
and the applied voltage in the circuit diagram. (2)
6.10.2 Explain how the circuit achieves sufficient current gain to initiate its
oscillation. (2)
6.10.3 State the application of the RC phase-shift oscillator. (1)
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FORMULA SHEET
RLC CIRCUITS SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
XC
1 VOUT RF
2 π fC Gain A V
VIN R IN
R
XL 2 fL VOUT VIN F
RIN
1 R
fr VOUT VIN 1 F
2 LC R IN
SERIES SWITCHING CIRCUITS
V
IT T V UT (V V V )
Z 2 3
VL I XL VOUT (V1 V2 V3 ....VN )
VC I X C 2
V V AT
VT I Z 2
XL X V V 1 L
Q C L C T , C
Z Z VT VT R C
Z R2 XL XC
2
T
VT VL VC 2
2 2
VR VT V UT
2
R
Cos θ AMPLIFIERS
Z
VR V
Cos θ Ic C AND VCC VCE ICR C
VT R C
I
PARALLEL A 20log o
i I
i
I Vo
Cos θ R A V 20log
IT V
i
IT IR 2 IL IC 2 PO I2 Z o
IR
VR P
R A P 10log o
P
i
VC A v dB 20logA
IC V
XC
V VOUT RF
IL L Gain A V
XL VIN RIN
C √ √
f
BW r
Q √
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5.2.5
Input 0V
t
+VSAT
Output 0V Transfer mark to
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- VSAT
MOD
FIGURE 5.2.5 (3)
5.4.3 VC
⅔ VCC
⅓ VCC
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T
MOD
FIGURE 5.4.3 (4)
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(V)
9 VOUT
6
+ VIN
3
Upper trigger
0
(t)
Lower trigger
-3
- VIN
-6 Transfer mark to
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-9
MOD
FIGURE 5.5.3 (6)
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5.7 +V
0
-V
+V
0
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-V MOD
FIGURE 5.7 (3)
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6.4.3
IC (mA)
12
Input signal
10 K
I B5
8
Saturation
6 I B4
L
I B3
4
IB2
2 M
I B1
Output waveform Cut-off region
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 N VCE
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MOD
FIGURE 6.4.3 (4)
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6.5.2
+V
Input 0
t
-V
+V
Output 0
t Transfer mark to
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-V
MOD
FIGURE 6.5.2 (3)
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+V
0 Input
-V
+V
0 Output
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-V
MOD
FIGURE 6.7.3 (3)
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