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For this circuit, why did we use a diode between the bases of the two transistors?

Class B amplifier

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The purpose of the diode to reduce the crossover distortion. The diodes make sure that both of the transistors base-emitter voltages to be set for linear operation.

This reduces corssover distortion because the transistors are not in the cutoff mode for part of the cycle.

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