7.2 - Types of BJTs
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What type of charge carriers are used in NPN transistors?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow direction of current.
In a PNP transistor, which direction does the current flow?
💡 Hint: Remember the opposite of NPN.
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Which type of transistor has holes as the majority carriers?
💡 Hint: Refer back to how current flows in these transistors.
True or False: The collector current in an NPN transistor flows from the emitter to collector.
💡 Hint: Think about the flow direction of current in NPN versus PNP.
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Design a simple circuit using an NPN transistor to amplify a small audio signal. Describe how it works.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships of input and output current in your explanations.
Discuss the advantages of using PNP transistors in specific applications over NPN transistors.
💡 Hint: Think about common electronic devices and their power management.
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