Transistor
makerA transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power.
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Transistors are fundamental components in modern electronics, serving as essential building blocks for circuits by controlling current flow. They are used in a variety of applications, from computing to signal processing, and play a critical role in the miniaturization of electronic devices. The ability to amplify signals makes transistors crucial in communication devices, while their switching capability is exploited in logic gates for digital circuits.
examples
An NPN bipolar junction transistor (BJT) used in an amplifier circuit with a collector-emitter voltage of 12 V and a current gain (β) of 100.
Commonly used in audio amplification systems to increase the power of audio signals.
A MOSFET transistor with a threshold voltage of 2 V and maximum drain current of 10 A used in power control circuits.
Typically employed in switched-mode power supplies for efficiently regulating voltage levels.