The purpose of a heat sink attached to a power transistor is primarily to?

  • AIncrease junction temperature
  • BReduce thermal resistance from the device to ambient
  • CIncrease transistor beta exactly
  • DProvide positive feedback
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Correct Answer: B. Reduce thermal resistance from the device to ambient
Explanation: A heat sink improves heat transfer away from the device, lowering junction temperature for a given power dissipation.
Reference: Standard analog electronics: power amplifiers
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