Difference b/w small signal and large signal equivalent operation(transistor)

Please take a look at my confusion-
- Small signal equivalent ckts and Large signal equivalent ckts = transistor eq ckts operating at ac signals of low amplitude and at high frequencies, can be represented by various model( pi, hybrid etc)
- So my doubt is, are they differentiated on the basis of frequency of operation?
- If yes, then what is the frequency range?

Replies

  • Jeffrey Arulraj
    Jeffrey Arulraj
    Small signal analysis not only limited to low power but also the Frequency of operation below the Lower cut off frequency

    Large signal analysis is for studying operation above the upper cut off frequency
  • mifo
    mifo
    Small signal analysis not only limited to low power but also the Frequency of operation below the Lower cut off frequency Large signal analysis is for studying operation above the upper cut off frequency
    Thanks for your reply "Conquerer", but still
    -Are you implying that small signal analysis is meant for dc frequencies?
    -And aren't the cutoff frequencies dependent on circuit elements?
  • Jeffrey Arulraj
    Jeffrey Arulraj
    Yeah true Small signal analysis is not on DC frequencies alone It extends to nearly audio range

    Yeah the cut off frequencies are determined by the Capacitors and inductors in the circuit
  • mifo
    mifo

    Yeah true Small signal analysis is not on DC frequencies alone It extends to nearly audio range

    Yeah the cut off frequencies are determined by the Capacitors and inductors in the circuit​


    Some of my doubt still remains, I guess I've got to solve questions

    Well anyway, thanks for your reply
  • Jeffrey Arulraj
    Jeffrey Arulraj
    Post your question friend lets see what we can do

    Every transistor has its own operating frequency range

    Refer the data sheet that will be effectively explain your frequency range issues

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