p-n-p transistor

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Noun p-n-p transistor has 1 sense

p-n-p transistor - a junction transistor having an n-type semiconductor between a p-type semiconductor that serves as an emitter and a p-type semiconductor that serves as a collector
--₁ is a kind of transistor, junction transistor, electronic transistor

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P-N-P Transistor

Description:

A P-N-P transistor is a type of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) in which the majority charge carriers are holes. It consists of three layers of semiconductor material: the P-doped layer is sandwiched between two N-doped layers.

Sample Sentences:

The P-N-P transistor is commonly used in amplification and switching applications.
By using a P-N-P transistor, the electrical current can be controlled efficiently.
One of the important characteristics of a P-N-P transistor is its high current-gain.
In integrated circuits, P-N-P transistors are often used to improve the performance of electronic devices.