Topic: Transistor Circuits
Common-base current gain of a p-n-p bipolar transistor is 0.99. The common emitter current gain of the transistor is:
- A. 101
- B. 0.01
- C. 99
- D. 1.0
Answer: C. 99
Explanation: Common base current gain (α) = 0.99. Common emitter current gain (β) = α / (1 - α) = 0.99 / (1 - 0.99) = 99.