Practice Types Of Bjts (7.2) - Overview of Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)

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Question 1.
What type of charge carriers are used in NPN transistors?
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Think about the flow direction of current.
Question 2.
In a PNP transistor, which direction does the current flow?
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Remember the opposite of NPN.
3Question 3.
Which type of transistor has holes as the majority carriers?
- NPN
- PNP
- Both
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Refer back to how current flows in these transistors.
4Question 4.
True or False: The collector current in an NPN transistor flows from the emitter to collector.
- True
- False
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Think about the flow direction of current in NPN versus PNP.
Question 5.
Design a simple circuit using an NPN transistor to amplify a small audio signal. Describe how it works.
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Consider the relationships of input and output current in your explanations.
Question 6.
Discuss the advantages of using PNP transistors in specific applications over NPN transistors.
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Think about common electronic devices and their power management.

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