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Thereof, how does a PNP work?

A PNP works in a same but opposite fashion. The base still controls current flow, but that current flows in the opposite direction -- from emitter to collector. Instead of electrons, the emitter emits "holes" (a conceptual absence of electrons) which are collected by the collector.

One may also ask, when would you use a PNP transistor? PNP transistors are most commonly used in amplifying AC signals as a push-pull pair with a complementary NPN transistors. For switching DC on a +5v/0v supply, NPN every time.

Similarly, it is asked, what is PNP junction?

A two-junction (bipolar) semiconductor transistor with a P-type collector and emitter, and an N-type base. In such a device, the current amplification arises from the injection of holes from the emitter into the base, and their subsequent collection in the collector.

How do you turn on a PNP transistor?

First of all, to turn on the PNP transistor, you need the voltage on the base to be lower than the emitter. For a simple circuit like this, it's common to connect the emitter to the plus from your power source. This way, you know what voltage you have on the emitter.