There are two basic ways to set up the operating point of a transistor:
base bias and emitter bias. Base bias produces a fixed value of base
current, whereas emitter bias produces a fixed value of emitter
current. Base bias is most useful in switching circuits, whereas emitter
bias is predominant in amplifying circuits. This chapter discusses base
bias, emitter bias, switching circuits, and optoelectronic circuits.
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