P-n-p Transistor (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The p-n-p transistor was widely used in early electronic devices due to its relatively simple construction.
- A p-n-p transistor has a layer of n-type semiconductor material sandwiched between two layers of p-type semiconductor material.
- In a p-n-p transistor, the emitter and collector are made of p-type semiconductor material, while the base is made of n-type semiconductor material.
- The p-n-p transistor operates by controlling the flow of current between the emitter and collector, allowing it to amplify weak signals.
- A p-n-p transistor can be used as a switch or an amplifier in electronic circuits, depending on the desired application.