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Asked: 2024-08-27T20:52:17+05:30 In:

The forward safe operating area (FSOA) pertains to the operation when

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0%a) the device is fired at a 50% Duty cycle ( 0 voters )
100% b) the device is forward-biased ( 2 voters )
0% c) the device is operated on AC ( 0 voters )
0% d) the device is operated on DC ( 0 voters )
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    1. xavier
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      Answer: b
      Explanation: The FSOA is for forward biased operations. The FSOA is plotted for AC as
      well as DC for different duty cycles. Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate choice

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    2. nehal dalki

      Answer: b
      Explanation: The FSOA is for forward biased operations. The FSOA is plotted for AC as
      well as DC for different duty cycles. Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate choice.

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    3. Quearn
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      The forward safe operating area (FSOA) pertains to the operation of semiconductor devices, specifically power transistors. It is a graphical representation of the safe limits of operation regarding the collector current (Ic) and the collector-emitter voltage (Vce) for bipolar junction transistors, or the drain current (Id) and the drain-source voltage (Vds) for field-effect transistors, while the device is in the conducting (on) state.

      The FSOA ensures that the device operates within its maximum specified limits, thus preventing it from damage due to excessive voltage, current, or power dissipation. It is crucial for the reliable function of the device in various applications, including power amplification, switching, and regulation circuits.

      The FSOA is defined by several boundaries which include:

      1. Maximum Vce (or Vds) limit: The highest voltage the device can withstand without breakdown.
      2. Maximum Ic (or Id) limit: The maximum current the device can conduct without exceeding its maximum junction temperature.
      3. Maximum power limit: Defined by the product of Vce (or Vds) and Ic (or Id), this curve ensures the device does not exceed its maximum power dissipation capability.
      4. Secondary breakdown limit: This is particularly relevant for bipolar transistors, which may enter a destructive mode of operation called secondary breakdown at high voltages and currents.

      Operating within the FSOA is essential for the longevity

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