
π What is a Transistor Amplifier?
A transistor amplifier is a circuit that increases the strength (amplitude) of a weak signal using a transistor.
π It converts a small input signal into a large output signal.
Example: Microphone signal β Speaker sound
πΉ Basic Principle of Amplification
A transistor works as an amplifier when it is operated in the active region.
π Small change in base current
β‘ produces large change in collector current
β‘ results in amplified output voltage
So:
π Small input β Large output
πΉ Common Emitter (CE) Amplifier
Most widely used amplifier.
Features:
- High voltage gain
- Moderate current gain
- 180Β° phase shift between input & output
Working:
- Input signal is applied to base-emitter
- Output is taken from collector-emitter
- Coupling capacitors block DC and pass AC signal
πΉ Types of Transistor Amplifiers
1. Common Emitter (CE)
- High gain
- Most popular
2. Common Base (CB)
- High voltage gain
- Low input resistance
3. Common Collector (CC) (Emitter Follower)
- High current gain
- Used for impedance matching
πΉ Gain of Amplifier
Voltage Gain:
Avβ=Input VoltageOutput Voltageβ
Higher gain = stronger amplification.
πΉ Applications
- Audio amplifiers
- Radio and TV circuits
- Communication systems
- Signal processing
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