Draw the typical input and output characteristics of an n-p-n transistor in CE configuration. Show how these characteristics can be used to determine (a) the input resistance (ri), and (b) current amplification factor .
Input characteristics is the relation between the base current and base-emitter voltage at a constant collector-emitter voltage
Output characteristics is the relation between collector current and collector-emitter voltage at a constant base current
a) Input resistance is the ratio of change in the base to emitter voltage to the change in base current at a constant collector-emitter voltage
b) Current gain or current amplification factor is the ratio of change in collector current to the change in base current at a constant collector-emitter voltage
Thus