It serves as the basis for a variety of applications ranging from simple amplifiers to device control to complex digital computing circuitry. In this manner, the BJT can be thought of as an extension ...It serves as the basis for a variety of applications ranging from simple amplifiers to device control to complex digital computing circuitry. In this manner, the BJT can be thought of as an extension of the basic diode: just add another segment of oppositely doped material to one end of the diode creating a second PN junction.
