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Is the internal structure of a BJT symmetrical between emitter and collector?
AOnly in PNP
BNo, usually not
CYes, always
DOnly when cold
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. No, usually not
The emitter and collector are doped and sized differently, so swapping them degrades performance.
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