Is superposition theorem applicable for circuits having semiconductor components like diodes, transistors, etc.?
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Superposition theorem is applicable only to linear and bilateral circuits. Diodes and trasistors are often not bilateral and linear.
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$\begingroup$ I saw in some texts that superposition theorem is used in analyzing Dc,AC operations of transistor amplifier.Please comment on this. $\endgroup$ Feb 11, 2014 at 15:32
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$\begingroup$ Remember that you work in the linear zone; hence the name linear amplifier $\endgroup$ Feb 11, 2014 at 15:57