Base and collector of transistor

In summary, the base of a transistor acts as a control terminal, regulating current flow between the emitter and collector. The base-emitter junction behaves like a diode, allowing current flow in one direction when a small voltage is applied and blocking it in the other direction. The collector is larger than the base to increase current gain, and when the base-emitter junction is forward biased, current is amplified and passed from the collector to the emitter. The collector current is directly proportional to the base current, but the current gain varies depending on the type of transistor.
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which is light doped in transistor, whether it is base or collector ?
 
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Could you be a bit more explicit please?
 

1. What is the role of the base in a transistor?

The base of a transistor acts as a control terminal, regulating the flow of current between the emitter and collector terminals. By applying a small current or voltage to the base, the larger current flowing through the other two terminals can be controlled.

2. How does the base-emitter junction behave in a transistor?

The base-emitter junction in a transistor behaves like a diode, allowing current to flow in one direction when a small voltage is applied to the base. If the voltage is reversed, the junction will block the flow of current.

3. Why is the collector larger than the base in a transistor?

The collector of a transistor is larger than the base to allow for a larger surface area for current to flow through. This results in a higher current gain, as more electrons can be collected from the base and passed through the collector.

4. What happens when the base-emitter junction is forward biased?

When the base-emitter junction of a transistor is forward biased, current will flow from the emitter to the base, which in turn allows a larger current to flow from the collector to the emitter. This is how the transistor amplifies signals.

5. How does the collector current relate to the base current?

The collector current in a transistor is directly proportional to the base current. This means that as the base current increases, the collector current also increases. However, the ratio between the two currents is known as the current gain and varies depending on the type of transistor.

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