Have to love Jack's definition:
holes (a place where an electron could be but isn't)
It is just BJT, we aren't studying the PNP, yet at least. In my course, we have studied the BJT and then we just moved on to the Darlington transistor.
MOSFET hasn't been mentioned at all. I'd be surprised if any of my classmates have ever heard of it.
The level that confuses me is the analysis of the transistors behavior in different circuits.
There are so many currents and voltages and resistors for one component, that its overwhelming.
And at the same time, the transistor is the basis for all electronics so its intimidating as well.
Sorry, I don't mean to be difficult, its just I've tried to understand the transistor before this class and I've never been able to do it, and then after the unit in a formal class, I still don't get it so its just really frustrating.
Okay, a buddy just threw me this link and this is what I was looking for.
Anybody lookin for help like I had, bam.
The replies actually did help me get my head wrapped around it.
Thanks!
funkyguy4000:
It is just BJT, we aren't studying the PNP, yet at least.
BJT refers to both NPN and PNP transistors. Analysis is the same, only the current direction differs.
There are so many currents and voltages and resistors for one component, that its overwhelming.
And at the same time, the transistor is the basis for all electronics so its intimidating as well.
Let it sink in a bit, it's not all that bad. For each of the three common configurations in linear circuits, there is a set of equations:
You rock
funkyguy4000:
You rock
That definitely depends on who you talk to! Enjoy!