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How PNP-transistor works as a switch?


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Explanation:

PNP-transistor:

When two p-type materials are doped into one n-type material then the transistor is known as a PNP transistor.

PNP-transistor works as a switch:

The Emitter potential for a PNP transistor needs to be positive with respect to the Base. The transistor then functions as a solid-state "single-pole single-throw" (SPST) switch. The transistor becomes "OFF," operating like an open switch when a zero signal is applied to the base, and no collector current flows.

Draw the required diagram:

PNP transistors operate similarly to NPN transistors in terms of switching, but current flows from the base. Negative ground configurations use this kind of switching.

The base terminal of a PNP transistor is always negatively biased in relation to the emitter.

  1. The tiny quantity of base current regulated both the emitter and collector currents.
  2. A PNP transistor's base is where the current enters. It is a constant that the base terminal has a negative bias toward the emitter.
  3. The current between collector and emitter will conduct when we add a little negative supply at the base of PNP.

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