TRANSISTOR AMPLIFIER - Practice Mode

1) Why transistors made of silicon is preferred over the germanium semiconductor material?
Correct Answer: Higher thermal stability
2) Why NPN type of transistors are preferred over the PNP type transistors?
Correct Answer: NPN has higher switching speed
3) Which type of transistors are required to amplify signals from the microphone /transducer?
Correct Answer: Low power transistors
4) What type of packaging is generally used to transistors utilized for low power amplification?
Correct Answer: Plastic packaging
5) Which type of packaging is used to transistors utilized for medium power amplification?
Correct Answer: Plastic packaging with metal heatsinks