Deep Dive: E6A07
The correct answer is D: Base-to-emitter voltage of approximately 0.6 volts to 0.7 volts. Which of the following indicates that a silicon NPN junction transistor is biased on is base-to-emitter voltage of approximately 0.6 volts to 0.7 volts. Silicon transistors turn on at about 0.6-0.7V base-emitter voltage. For amateur radio operators, this is important for transistor knowledge. Understanding this helps when biasing transistors.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Base-to-emitter resistance 6-7 ohms isn't the indication - base-emitter voltage 0.6-0.7V is. Resistance isn't the indication. Option B: Incorrect. Base-to-emitter resistance 0.6-0.7 ohms isn't the indication - base-emitter voltage 0.6-0.7V is. Resistance isn't the indication. Option C: Incorrect. Base-to-emitter voltage 6-7 volts isn't correct - silicon transistors turn on at 0.6-0.7V. 6-7V is wrong.
Exam Tip
Silicon NPN biased on = base-to-emitter voltage 0.6-0.7V. Think 'S'ilicon 'B'ias 'O'n = '0'.6-'0'.7V. Silicon transistors turn on at about 0.6-0.7V base-emitter voltage. Not resistance, not 6-7V - just 0.6-0.7V.
Memory Aid
Silicon NPN biased on = base-to-emitter voltage 0.6-0.7V. Think 'S'ilicon = '0'.6-'0'.7V. Silicon transistors turn on at about 0.6-0.7V base-emitter voltage. Important for transistor knowledge.
Real-World Example
A silicon NPN junction transistor biased on: It's indicated by base-to-emitter voltage of approximately 0.6 volts to 0.7 volts. This is the forward voltage drop of a silicon PN junction. This is the indication - 0.6-0.7V base-emitter voltage.
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Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E6A
Reference: 2024-2028 Question Pool · E6 - Circuit Components
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Question from the official FCC Extra Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the E6A topic.