What is another word for base current?
Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪs kˈʌɹənt] (IPA) 
Base current refers to the flow of electric current that is supplied to the base region of a transistor. Synonyms for base current include bias current, input current, control current, and signal current. Bias current is the current that sets the operating point of the transistor allowing it to amplify signals efficiently. Input current refers to the current that is applied to the input terminal of a circuit. Control current refers to the current that is used to control the output of a device such as a transistor. Signal current is the current that carries the information that needs to be amplified or processed. All these synonyms essentially refer to the same concept of the flow of current to the base of a transistor.
