The Main Difference Between an NPN and PNP Transistor Amplifier

question 22

Multiple Choice

The main difference between an NPN and PNP transistor amplifier is that

• A)PNP transistors cannot amplify sine waves.
• B)PNP transistors require opposite bias polarities as compared to NPN.
• C)PNP transistors need more heat sinking.
• D)NPN transistors are linear amplifiers, while PNP amplifiers are nonlinear.

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Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the epidermis and nervous system among others.

Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) in the early embryo that develop into specific organ systems.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating and controlling bodily functions.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the developing embryo of an animal, giving rise to the skin and nervous system.