The figure shows a half-wave rectifier. The diode D is ideal. The average steady-state current (in Amperes) through the diode is approximately ____________.

In the circuit shown, the PNP transistor has $$\left|{\mathrm V}_\mathrm{BE}\right|=0.7\;\mathrm V$$ and β = 50. Assume that R_B = 100 kΩ. For V₀ to be 5 V, the value of R_C ( in kΩ) is _____________.

In the circuit shown, the silicon BJT has $$\beta \,\,\,\,50.\,\,\,\,\,$$ Assume $${V_{BE}}\,\,\, = \,\,\,0.7$$ and $${V_{CE\left( {sat} \right)}}\, = \,0.2V.$$ Which one of the following statements is correct ?

The desirable characteristics of a transconductance amplifier are