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An NPN transistor is a bipolar junction transistor where a P-type semiconductor is sandwiched between two N-type semiconductors, allowing electron flow from emitter to collector controlled by the base. 

• NPN Transistor Definition: An NPN transistor is a widely used type of bipolar junction transistor, where a P-type semiconductor layer is flanked by two N-type layers.
• Symbol: The symbol for an NPN transistor shows the flow direction of the emitter current with an outward pointing arrow.
• Working Principle: The NPN transistor functions by allowing electrons to move from the emitter, through the base, to the collector, with the base current regulating this flow.
• Biasing Modes: It operates in three key modes: cut-off (no current flow), saturation (full current flow), and active (current amplification).
• Switch Capabilities: An NPN transistor can act as a switch, with the ability to turn on in saturation mode and off in cut-off mode.