Compare between CB , CE & CC transistor configuration.

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Answer :

Parameter
CB
CE
CC
I/P impedance
Low Or 50Ω
Medium Or 600Ωto 4kΩ
High Or 1 MΩ
Current Gain
Less than or equal to 1
High
Highest
Voltage Gain
Medium
Medium
Less than or equal to 1
Output Impedance
High Or 50 k Ω
Medium Or 10 k Ω to 50 k Ω
Low Or 50 Ω
Phase shift between input and output

360°
0° 

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