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1. BASIC BJT TRANSISTOR
OPERATIONS
EXPLORING THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BIPOLAR
JUNCTION TRANSISTORS

2. Introduction :
 Objectives:
1. To introduce the audience to the fundamentals of BJT transistor operation
and provide a basic understanding of how they work in electronic circuits.
2. To provide an overview of Basic BJT transistor operation
3. To explain how BJTs can be used as amplifiers and switches
4. To introduce the concept of biasing BJTs and BJT amplifier configurations
5. To discuss troubleshooting techniques for BJT circuits

3. What is a Transistor ?
• Transistor:
A transistor is an electronic component that is widely used in electronic devices for
amplifying or switching electronic signals. It consists of three layers of
semiconductor materials – an emitter, a base, and a collector – that are sandwiched
together to form a two-junction device. The emitter is doped with impurities that
give it an excess of electrons, while the collector is doped with impurities that
create a shortage of electrons. The base is a thin layer between the emitter and
collector that is responsible for controlling the flow of electrons between the two.
• Importance:
The importance of transistors in electronic devices cannot be overstated. They
have revolutionized the field of electronics by replacing bulky and power-hungry
vacuum tubes with smaller, more efficient components. Transistors enable
electronic devices to process information faster, more accurately, and with greater
efficiency. They are used in a wide range of electronic devices, from calculators and
radios to smartphones and computers.

4. BJT Transistor Basics:
• BJT stands for Bipolar Junction Transistor, which is a type of transistor that uses both
electrons and holes as charge carriers.
• Three-layer semiconductor device consisting of two p-n junctions.
• Composed of two types of semiconductor P-type and N-type, hence the name
“bipolar”.
• The BJT has three regions: the emitter, the base, and the collector.
• The emitter is doped heavily with impurities to provide a large number of free
electrons,
• The base is lightly doped and acts as the control element of the transistor.
• The collector is doped moderately to collect the electrons that pass through the base.
• When a small current flows into the base region, it controls a much larger current
flowing between the collector and emitter regions. This makes the BJT an excellent
amplifier, as small changes in the base current can result in large changes in the
collector current.

5. Characteristics of BJT transistors
Current Amplification:
A small change in the base current results in a large change in collector current, making BJT transistors suitable for amplification.
Voltage-Controlled Device:
The collector current is controlled by the base-emitter voltage, making it a voltage-controlled device.
Switching:
BJT transistors can also be used as switches, where they are either fully ON or fully OFF.
Bipolar:
BJT transistors are bipolar devices because both electrons and holes are involved in the conduction process.
Nonlinear:
The relationship between the collector current and the base-emitter voltage is nonlinear.
Thermal stability:
BJT is relatively stable at high temperatures, which makes it suitable for use in high-temperature environments.
Noise:
BJT has low noise characteristics, which makes it useful in applications where low noise is important.

6. NPN Transistor Operation:
• NPN transistors are a type of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) that have an N-
type material in the emitter and collector regions and a P-type material in the
base region. In an NPN transistor, the majority carriers in the emitter and
collector are electrons, while in the base, they are holes.
• When a small current flows into the base region, it controls a much larger
current flowing between the collector and emitter regions. This makes the
NPN transistor an excellent amplifier, as small changes in the base current
can result in large changes in the collector current.
• NPN transistors are widely used in electronic circuits for amplification,
switching, and oscillation. They are commonly used in applications such as
audio amplifiers, power supplies, and signal processing circuits.

7. PNP Transistor Operation:
• PNP transistors are a type of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) that have a P-type material
in the emitter and collector regions, and an N-type material in the base region. In a PNP
transistor, the majority carriers in the emitter and collector are holes, while in the base
they are electrons.
• Similar to NPN transistors, when a small current is applied to the base region of a PNP
transistor, it controls a much larger current flowing between the emitter and collector
regions. This makes PNP transistors useful for amplification, switching, and signal
processing applications.
• In a PNP transistor, when the base-emitter junction is forward-biased, holes flow from the
emitter into the base, where they combine with electrons. This creates a depletion region
at the junction, allowing current to flow from the collector to the emitter region.
• When the base-emitter voltage increases, the base current also increases, which in turn
increases the collector current. This results in a larger current flowing through the
collector, creating amplification.
• In the active region of a PNP transistor, the collector-base junction is reverse-biased,
allowing the transistor to act as a voltage-controlled current source. PNP transistors are
commonly used in complementary transistor pairs with NPN transistors to form various
types of analog circuits, including amplifiers, voltage regulators, and signal generators

8. Biasing Of BJT Transistor :
• Biasing refers to the process of applying a DC voltage or current to the BJT transistor
to establish a stable operating point.
• Proper biasing is essential to ensure that the BJT operates in its desired region and
with the desired characteristics.
• There are three common types of biasing: fixed bias, emitter bias, and collector
feedback bias.
• Fixed bias involves connecting a voltage source directly to the base terminal of the
BJT.
• Emitter bias involves connecting a resistor between the emitter terminal and the
ground, which establishes the operating current for the BJT.
• Collector feedback bias involves connecting a resistor between the collector and the
base terminals, which provides negative feedback and stabilizes the operating point
of the BJT.
• The choice of biasing method depends on the application and desired operating
characteristics of the BJT.