Common base type of a transister

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The discussion focuses on the common base configuration of a transistor, specifically analyzing the effects of interchanging the input and output terminals. It concludes that the current gain in this configuration is greater than 1, making it suitable for amplification purposes. Participants emphasized the importance of performing small signal analysis to determine the signal output at the emitter when the collector is driven. The common base topology is referenced as a key model for understanding these dynamics.

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what happens in the common base type of a transister,if we interchange the input to output and output to input? i suppose that the current gain >1 .so this would use for amplification...
 
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Using a model for the common base topology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_base

Perform a small signal analysis, but with the collector driven, and calculate how much signal will appear at the emitter.
 
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The Electrician said:
Using a model for the common base topology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_base

Perform a small signal analysis, but with the collector driven, and calculate how much signal will appear at the emitter.
thanks for your guidence!
 

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