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Collector Feedback Bias

Negative feedback biasing, improved stability over fixed bias.

Darshan N
Updated: 27 March 2026
9 min read
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Collector Feedback Bias Quiz

Test your understanding of negative feedback biasing and its stability advantage over fixed bias.

Question 1 of 3

Q1.In a collector feedback bias circuit, RB is connected between the collector and the base instead of between VCC and the base. The stabilizing mechanism is:

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