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Q. In a transistor, forward bias is always smaller than the reverse bias. This is done to

Bihar CECEBihar CECE 2014Semiconductor Electronics: Materials Devices and Simple Circuits

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In forward biasing, the majority charge carriers Would move from-emitter to collector through the base with high velocity. This gives rise to excessive heat causing damage to transistor.