Using the characteristics of Fig. 3.13a, determine βdc at IB = 25 μA and VCE = 10 V. Then...

Using the characteristics of Fig. 3.13a, determine β_dc at I_B = 25 μA and V_CE = 10 V. Then calculate α_dc and the resulting level of I_E. (Use the level of I_C determined by I_C = β_dcI_B.)

FIG. 3.13 Characteristics of a silicon transistor in the common-emitter configuration: (a) collector characteristics