In a phototransistor, incident light primarily acts like?

  • AA base-drive mechanism that controls collector current
  • BA collector resistor
  • CA gate oxide
  • DAn emitter bypass capacitor
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Correct Answer: A. A base-drive mechanism that controls collector current
Explanation: Photogenerated carriers provide an effective base drive, and transistor action amplifies the resulting photocurrent.
Reference: Standard optoelectronics: phototransistor