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The tail current in a differential amplifier equals ______________?

Correct answer: B. sum of two emitter currents

  • A. difference between two emitter currents
  • B. sum of two emitter currents
  • C. collector current divided by current gain
  • D. collector voltage divided by collector resistance

Explanation

The tail current is the total current supplied to the two transistor emitters, so it equals I_E1 + I_E2. In a balanced differential pair, each emitter carries approximately half of the tail current.

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