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Re: Hows does a transistor amplify sound?

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Originally Posted by whcirobotics View Post
So basically the BASE is the input such as a sound coming in from a microphone,
yes

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and the COLLECTOR is connected to like a power supply or outlet in a wall, or battery or something,
depends on whether the transistor is NPN or PNP

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and the EMITTER is the output, the amplified sound?
The entire emitter-collector circuit is where the output current flows. Different circuit designs place the load in different locations in this circuit.

If you want better understanding, do yourself a favor and read the links the nice people here have provided. There are lots of graphics and schematics to help you.



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