What is the main difference between NPN and PNP transistors?

The main difference between the NPN and PNP transistor is, an NPN transistor turns on when the current flows through the base of the transistor. In this type of transistor, the current flows from the collector (C) to the emitter (E). A PNP transistor turns ON, when there is no current at the base of the transistor.

Which of the NPN and PNP transistor is more useful Why?

A NPN transistor has electrons as majority charge carriers whereas the PNP transistor has holes as majority charge carrier. The mobility of electrons is better than mobility of holes. mobility of electrons is more than hole,so as a result npn transistor are faster than pnp that’s why they are preferred..

What is the purpose of NPN and PNP transistors in the circuits?

These are current controlling devices, especially used for amplifying & switching purposes. Generally, the NPN transistor is mainly used in the circuit as in NPN transistor the current conduction is due to the electrons whereas, in the PNP, the current conduction is due to the holes.

Why NPN transistors are preferred in integrated circuits as compared to PNP transistors?

So n-p-n transistors are preferred as they amplify the signals. So the correct answer is that n-p-n transistors are preferred to p-n-p transistors because electrons have higher mobility than holes and hence high mobility of energy.

Why NPN transistors are used mostly?

The flowing of these electrons from emitter to collector forms the current flow in the transistor. Generally the NPN transistor is the most used type of bipolar transistors because the mobility of electrons is higher than the mobility of holes. The NPN transistor is mostly used for amplifying and switching the signals.

What does an NPN transistor do?

The NPN transistor is designed to pass electrons from the emitter to the collector (so conventional current flows from collector to emitter). The emitter “emits” electrons into the base, which controls the number of electrons the emitter emits.