Though not shown, we assume that external voltage sources 1) forward bias the emitter-base junction, 2) reverse bias the base-emitter junction.

Error on 2nd statement 2) reverse bias the base-collector junction.

Later
Derek

 

I'm not clear on what your question is. Can you elaborate?

hgmjr

 

I believe he is referring to
http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_2/8.html

 

Thanks Derek for the correction to the text. You are listed as Derek@allaboutcircuits.com in Appenix A-2 , Contributors list. Since I cannot contact you, if you want to be listed under your real name, please contact me by clicking on my name, above left. In any event, the correction has been made to the copy at ibiblio.org