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Question
The minimum potential different between the base and emitter required to switch a silicon transistor ′ON′ is approximately
Options
A.1V
B.3V
C.5V
D.4.2V
Solution
As Eg (band gap energy of Si) = 1V
∴ Minimum P.d. = 1V
∴ Minimum P.d. = 1V
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