In Ebers-Moll Equations for common emitter BJT the inverse saturation current $I_s$ appears as a parameter. What is the saturation current $I_s$ exactly and how should I measure in a common emitter BJT (like the one in picture)?
More precisely there is an approximation of the model where the current $I_{ES}$ appear : IE=IES(eVBEVT−1)IC=αFIEIB=(1−αF)IE
- Invert generator VBB (to get reverse bias of BE junction)
- Put ammeter in series with Rb and measure the current $I_{ES}$
If this is the case, can the junction CB be reverse or non reverse biased? Does it make any difference on $I_{ES}$?
(A secondary doubt is about the parameter $\alpha_F$, the common base forward short-circuit current gain: is it easily measurable or should it be read on the datasheet of the BJT model used?)
Nevertheless in the complete Ebers-Moll model there is $I_S$, which is simply defined as saturation current. Is it still the inverse saturation current of the BE junction? How to measure this current?
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