BJT Output Conductance Calculator
Compute the BJT small-signal output conductance as collector current divided by Early voltage, go = IC / VA. IC is quiescent collector current in mA and VA is Early voltage in V.
Description
Calculate BJT small-signal output conductance from collector current and Early-voltage magnitude.
Compute the BJT small-signal output conductance as collector current divided by Early voltage, go = IC / VA. IC is quiescent collector current in mA and VA is Early voltage in V.
When to use BJT Output Conductance Calculator
- Calculate BJT small-signal output conductance from collector current and Early-voltage magnitude.
- Compare fabrication or device scenarios while holding coefficients and unit conventions constant.
- Check a hand calculation before moving to a higher-fidelity process, circuit, or TCAD model.
How the calculation works
A zero collector current gives zero conductance; otherwise the result is the local dIC/dVCE approximation.
go = IC/VA Interpreting the result
A zero collector current gives zero conductance; otherwise the result is the local dIC/dVCE approximation.
Assumptions and limitations
- The compact relation treats VA as an effective magnitude and omits the VCE correction, self-heating, quasi-saturation, and frequency effects.
- Use parameters measured for the same material, geometry, temperature, and operating regime whenever the result informs engineering work.