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It really depends on the configuration of the circuit. A transistor can be connected in any of at least 3 configurations: common base, common emitter, and common collector. Each of these type of configurations determines where the source of electron flow is connected. After that, the biasing configuration needs to be determined, and this will change depending on whether you are using an NPN or PNP transistor. In the simpler biasing configurations, swapping a NPN for a PNP or vice versa will prevent current from flowing as the collector, base, and/or emitter will be reverse or forward-biased incorrectly. You would then either be blocking currently flow, or possibly causing a short circuit. Again, it depends on the configuration. Generally speaking, it is not a good idea. One potential result is you can damage the transistor or even destroy it or possibly damage other components in the circuit.
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Inputoutput and transfer characteristics of pnp and npn transistor in common base configuration?
result of output characteristics of npn transister in CB mode
Why are npn transistors used more often than pnp transistors?
The primary reason that NPN transistors are used more often than PNP transistors is that they usually operate faster (at higher frequencies) because the mobility of the current carriers in NPN transistors (electrons) is much higher than that of the current carriers in PNP transistors (holes).
Meaning of NPN and PNP?
pnp answer
What name is aplied to the two types of BJT transistor?
PNP and NPN. The NPN is easiest to manufacture and implement. Not really a third type is the Darlington Pair, but students tend to blush when they talk about it. It has a higher gain and is contructed from two NPN's.
What is the major difference an NPN transistor and a PNP transistor?
The NPN transistor has its conduction curve where the base is more positive than the emitter, while the collector is also more positive than the emitter. The PNP transistor is exactly opposite, with its conduction curve where the base is less positive than the emitter, while the collector is also less positive than the emitter.
What is the difference between BJT and NPN transister?
Mainly there are two types of transistors. They are BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistors) and FET(Field Effect Transisters). In BJT, there are two types called PNP and NPN. Actually NPN means a BJT transister.
Inputoutput and transfer characteristics of pnp and npn transistor in common base configuration?
result of output characteristics of npn transister in CB mode
Why is BC547 better than SL100 transistor?
Bc100 is an npn transister. if we know vlsi/cmos u will come to know about npn & pnp configurations.
Which transistoris widely used?
Npn transistors are widely used
What is a npn?
Application is asking for an NPN#
Why are npn transistors used more often than pnp transistors?
The primary reason that NPN transistors are used more often than PNP transistors is that they usually operate faster (at higher frequencies) because the mobility of the current carriers in NPN transistors (electrons) is much higher than that of the current carriers in PNP transistors (holes).
What is a npn transistor?
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Why PNP and NPN are used in direct coupling?
To save a decoupling capacitor & biasing resistors for the PNP.
What is a common base NPN amplifier?
A common base NPN amplifier is used for high frequency applications as the base minimize oscillations at high frequency, separates the input and output. In a common base NPN amplifier the voltage gain is high, relatively low input impedance and high output impedance compared to the common collector.
कैसे NPN ट्रांजिस्टर PNP ट्रांजिस्टर से अलग है?
diff. between npn and pnp transristor
Why npn is preferencely used in electronic devices than pnp transistor?
A: Basically because people are inclined to think positive like a plus voltage as supposed to a negative voltage. that is the only reason. As a consequence there are more NPN type then others
What is SL100?
It is an npn power transistor
