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What is the primary function of the base-emitter junction in a BJT transistor?
What is the primary function of the base-emitter junction in a BJT transistor?
Which mode of operation allows a BJT transistor to act as an amplifier?
Which mode of operation allows a BJT transistor to act as an amplifier?
What is the primary difference between an NPN and a PNP BJT transistor?
What is the primary difference between an NPN and a PNP BJT transistor?
Which of the following is an application of FET transistors?
Which of the following is an application of FET transistors?
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What is the primary advantage of FET transistors over BJT transistors?
What is the primary advantage of FET transistors over BJT transistors?
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In which mode of operation does a FET transistor act as a resistor?
In which mode of operation does a FET transistor act as a resistor?
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What is the primary function of the gate-source junction in a FET transistor?
What is the primary function of the gate-source junction in a FET transistor?
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Which type of transistor is more suitable for low-frequency applications?
Which type of transistor is more suitable for low-frequency applications?
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What is the primary disadvantage of BJT transistors?
What is the primary disadvantage of BJT transistors?
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What is a common application of both BJT and FET transistors?
What is a common application of both BJT and FET transistors?
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Study Notes
BJT Transistors
Structure
- Consist of three layers: emitter, base, and collector
- Two types: NPN (negative-positive-negative) and PNP (positive-negative-positive)
Operation
- Current flows from emitter to collector, controlled by base-emitter voltage
- Base-emitter junction acts as an amplifier, allowing small input signal to control large output current
Modes of Operation
- Active mode: transistor acts as an amplifier, allowing current to flow from emitter to collector
- Cut-off mode: transistor is fully turned off, no current flows between emitter and collector
- Saturation mode: transistor is fully turned on, maximum current flows between emitter and collector
Applications
- Amplifiers
- Switches
- Logic gates
FET Transistors
Structure
- Consist of three layers: source, gate, and drain
- Two types: N-channel and P-channel
Operation
- Current flows from source to drain, controlled by gate-source voltage
- Gate-source junction acts as a capacitor, allowing small input signal to control large output current
Modes of Operation
- Ohmic mode: transistor acts as a resistor, allowing current to flow from source to drain
- Saturation mode: transistor is fully turned on, maximum current flows between source and drain
- Cut-off mode: transistor is fully turned off, no current flows between source and drain
Applications
- Amplifiers
- Switches
- Logic gates
- Integrated circuits
Comparison of BJT and FET Transistors
- BJT: high current gain, high input impedance, but requires more power to operate
- FET: low current gain, high input impedance, but requires less power to operate
- FET is more suitable for high-frequency applications, while BJT is more suitable for low-frequency applications
BJT Transistors
Structure
- Composed of three layers: emitter, base, and collector
- NPN (negative-positive-negative) and PNP (positive-negative-positive) are the two main types
Operation
- Current flow from emitter to collector is controlled by the base-emitter voltage
- Base-emitter junction acts as an amplifier, enabling small input signals to control large output currents
Modes of Operation
- Active mode: transistor acts as an amplifier, allowing current to flow from emitter to collector
- Cut-off mode: transistor is fully turned off, preventing current flow between emitter and collector
- Saturation mode: transistor is fully turned on, resulting in maximum current flow between emitter and collector
Applications
- Amplifiers: BJT transistors are used to amplify weak electrical signals
- Switches: BJT transistors are used to switch electronic circuits on and off
- Logic gates: BJT transistors are used to create logical operations in digital circuits
FET Transistors
Structure
- Composed of three layers: source, gate, and drain
- N-channel and P-channel are the two main types
Operation
- Current flow from source to drain is controlled by the gate-source voltage
- Gate-source junction acts as a capacitor, enabling small input signals to control large output currents
Modes of Operation
- Ohmic mode: transistor acts as a resistor, allowing current to flow from source to drain
- Saturation mode: transistor is fully turned on, resulting in maximum current flow between source and drain
- Cut-off mode: transistor is fully turned off, preventing current flow between source and drain
Applications
- Amplifiers: FET transistors are used to amplify weak electrical signals
- Switches: FET transistors are used to switch electronic circuits on and off
- Logic gates: FET transistors are used to create logical operations in digital circuits
- Integrated circuits: FET transistors are used in the construction of integrated circuits
Comparison of BJT and FET Transistors
- BJT transistors have high current gain, high input impedance, but require more power to operate
- FET transistors have low current gain, high input impedance, but require less power to operate
- FET transistors are more suitable for high-frequency applications, while BJT transistors are more suitable for low-frequency applications
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This quiz covers the basics of BJT transistors, including their structure, operation, and modes of operation. Learn about NPN and PNP transistors and their applications.
