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Transfer characteristic [output voltage $\left(V_0\right)$ $v s$ input voltage $\left.\left(V_i\right)\right]$ for a base biased transistor in CE configuration is as shown in the figure. For using transistor as a switch, it is used

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Options:
  • A in region III
  • B both in region (I) and (III)
  • C in region II
  • D in region I
Solution:
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The correct answer is: both in region (I) and (III)
In the given graph,
Region (l) Cutoff region
Region (II) - Active region
Region (III)-Saturation region
Using transistor as a switch it is used in cutoff region or saturation region.
Using transistor as a amplifier it is used in active region.

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