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saturation

A transistor turned fully on, acting like a closed switch with only a small voltage across it.

A BJT saturates when its base current exceeds what the load needs divided by h_FE; V_CE then falls to about 0.1 to 0.3 V and further base current changes nothing. Designs drive about ten times the minimum base current.

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