Older designs of BJTs only had a single connection for the base and emitter, while the collector is the substrate. This leads to an uneven distribution of current, causing heat build up around the pads.
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Older designs of BJTs only had a single connection for the base and emitter, while the collector is the substrate. This leads to an uneven distribution of current, causing heat build up around the pads.
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