Transistor Configuration Comparison Chart
(see Sedra & Smith and "Detailed Analysis" below) COMMO N EMITTE R COMMON EMITTER (Emitter Resistor) COMMON COLLECTOR (Emitter Follower) AMPLIFIER TYPE COMMO N BASE
INPUT/OUTPU T PHASE RELATIONSHI P
180
180
HIGH VOLTAGE GAIN
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW
CURRENT GAIN
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW LOW HIGH MEDIUM
HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH
POWER GAIN INPUT RESISTANCE
OUTPUT RESISTANCE
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW