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transistor Last modified: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
A device composed of semiconductor material that amplifies a signal or opens or closes a circuit. Invented in 1947 at Bell Labs, transistors have become the key ingredient of all digital circuits, including computers. Today's microprocessors contains tens of millions of microscopic transistors. Prior to the invention of transistors, digital circuits were composed of vacuum tubes, which had many disadvantages. They were much larger, required more energy, dissipated more heat, and were more prone to failures. It's safe to say that without the invention of transistors, computing as we know it today would not be possible. Sponsored listings GlobalSpec.com: Transistors - Provides database of suppliers for transistors. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.		Related Categories Integrated Circuits (ICs) Microprocessors Related Terms capacitor chip diode fab fabless inductor integrated circuit Moore's Law MOSFET nanotube NMOS rectifier resistor semiconductor silicon SOI wafer Shopping transistor Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Building Supplies 9389 Store Offers Personal Care 12 Store Offers
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