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Transistor Basics BJT Transistor Structure - Emitter (E) - Base (B) - Collector (C) Types - NPN type - PNP type Operating Regions Region Condition Characteristi…

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Transistor Basics

BJT Transistor

Structure

  • Emitter (E)
  • Base (B)
  • Collector (C)
  • Types

  • NPN type
  • PNP type
  • Operating Regions

    RegionConditionCharacteristic
    Cut-offVBE < 0.7VIC ≈ 0
    ActiveVBE > 0.7VIC = β × IB
    SaturationIB > IC/βVCE ≈ 0.2V

    Current Relationship

    IE = IB + IC
    IC = β × IB

    FET (Field Effect Transistor)

    Types

  • JFET (Junction type)
  • MOSFET (Insulated gate)
  • Features

  • Very high input impedance
  • Low noise
  • Good thermal stability