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Which symbol in figure G7-1 represents an NPN junction transistor?
B
Answer
Practical circuits
Type

A
Symbol 1
B
Symbol 2
C
Symbol 7
D
Symbol 11
Answer Notes
An NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) is represented by a symbol with three leads: a base, a collector, and an emitter. The key identifier is the arrow on the emitter lead. Symbol 2 shows this arrow pointing outward, away from the vertical base line.
A classic and highly effective mnemonic for identifying the NPN transistor is 'Not Pointing iN', meaning the emitter arrow points away from the base. In contrast, a PNP transistor has the emitter arrow 'Pointing iN Proudly' toward the base.
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