Preview of practice Comparison Of P-n-p And N-p-n Transistor (9.2.2) - Revisiting BJT Characteristics (Contd.) - Part A
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Comparison of p-n-p and n-p-n Transistor

Practice - Comparison of p-n-p and n-p-n Transistor

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Question 1 Easy

What type of materials make up a p-n-p transistor?

💡 Hint: Think about the material types designated in their names.

Question 2 Easy

What does β represent in a transistor?

💡 Hint: It's a measure of how much current is amplified.

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Question 1

What is the primary difference between a p-n-p and an n-p-n transistor?

p-n-p has a negative base-emitter voltage
n-p-n has a p-type emitter
p-n-p has a p-type emitter

💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of 'p' and 'n'.

Question 2

True or False: The gain of a transistor is denoted by gamma (γ).

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the Greek letters associated with transistor characteristics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If given a p-n-p transistor with a gain (β) of 120 and a base current (I_B) of 10 µA, what would be the collector current (I_C)?

💡 Hint: Use the gain formula to determine the collector current.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a circuit using both p-n-p and n-p-n transistors, how would you determine which one to use for a particular amplification requirement?

💡 Hint: Understand the conditions under which each operates best.

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