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* An npn BJT has two layers of n-type material, known as the collector and emitter, and in between a layer of p-type material, known as the base.
* An npn BJT has two layers of n-type material, known as the collector and emitter, and in between a layer of p-type material, known as the base.
* In order for a BJT to have a good performance, the base current needs to be small compared to the collector current.

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Bipolar Junction Transistor

  • An npn BJT has two layers of n-type material, known as the collector and emitter, and in between a layer of p-type material, known as the base.
  • In order for a BJT to have a good performance, the base current needs to be small compared to the collector current.