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Question
Differentiate between three segments of a transistor on the basis of their size and level of doping.
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Solution
Emitter (E) - It is the left hand side thick layer of the transistor, which is heavily doped.
Base (B) - It is the central thin layer of the transistor, which is lightly doped.
Collector (C) - It is the right hand side thick layer of the transistor, which is moderately doped.
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