For a transistor operating in the active region, it's not quite in saturation, and its collector current is equal to the base current times the gain.

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In the active region, a transistor operates such that its collector current (Ic) is proportional to its base current (Ib), with the proportionality factor being the current gain (β), hence Ic = β * Ib. This region is characterized by the transistor not being in saturation or cutoff, allowing it to amplify signals.

For a Transistor Operating in the Active Region, It's Not