6.12 An npn transistor of a type whose β is specified to range from 50 to 200 is connected in a circuit with emitter grounded, collector at +10 V, and a current of 10 µA injected into the base. Calculate the range of collector and emitter currents that can result. What is the maximum power dissipated in the transistor? (Note: Perhaps you can see why this is a bad way to establish the operating current in the collector of a BJT.)
0.5 mA → 2mA; 0.51 mA → 2.01 mA; 20 mW
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