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In which operating region does a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) function effectively as an amplifier?
Question

In which operating region does a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) function effectively as an amplifier?

A.

Active Region

B.

Cut-off Region

C.

Saturation Region

D.

Passive Region

Correct option is A

A bipolar junction transistor (BJT) functions effectively as an amplifier when operating in the Active Region. In this region, the transistor behaves as a linear device, where a small input current applied to the base terminal controls a proportionally larger current flowing between the collector and emitter terminals, thereby amplifying the signal.

The key biasing conditions for the active region are:
The base-emitter (B-E) junction is forward-biased.
The collector-base (C-B) junction is reverse-biased.

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