What is the difference between a transistor and a power transistor?

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The difference between a transistor and a power transistor:
Transistor
Power transistor
1. It is a three-terminal semiconducting device. 1. This type of transistor is larger than a normal transistor.
2. If you apply an input current to one pair of terminals, another pair of terminals have a change in the current.
2. While a power transistor is capable of carrying more current without melting or burning the transistor.
3. A transistor is a type of semiconductor device that is used to boost or switch electrical signals and power. 3. Power transistors are best suited for applications that require a lot of current and voltage.

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Transistor	Power transistor
1. It is a three-terminal semiconducting device.	1. This type of transistor is larger than a normal transistor.
2. If you apply an input current to one pair of terminals, another pair of terminals have a change in the current.	2. While a power transistor is capable of carrying more current without melting or burning the transistor.
3. A transistor is a type of semiconductor device that is used to boost or switch electrical signals and power.	3. Power transistors are best suited for applications that require a lot of current and voltage.