Common base configuration

Common emitter configuration

Common collector configuration

Common drain amplifier configuration

Complex design

Higher thermal stability

Requires complicated bias arrangement

Silicon transistor needs low cut-in-voltage

NPN has lower switching speed

NPN has good bias stability

NPN has higher switching speed

Low operating voltage

Low power transistors

Medium power transistors

High power transistors

Epitaxial versa watt transistors

Metal packaging

Plastic packaging

Ceramic packaging

Plastic packaging with metal heatsinks