electronic transistor
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Definition
- Noun:
- A semiconductor device capable of amplification: An "electronic transistor" is a fundamental electronic component made from semiconductor material, used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The invention of the electronic transistor revolutionized modern computing.
- This circuit uses an electronic transistor to boost the audio signal.
- Engineers replaced the bulky vacuum tube with a tiny electronic transistor.
Advanced Usage
- "Transistor action": Refers to the fundamental operating principle of an electronic transistor, where a small current or voltage at one terminal controls a larger current between two other terminals.
- Understanding transistor action is key to circuit design.
- In compound terms: While "electronic transistor" is the target term, it is often shortened to just "transistor" in technical contexts, implying its electronic nature.
- The amplifier design requires a high-gain transistor. (Here, 'transistor' is understood to mean 'electronic transistor').
Variants and Related Words
- Transistor (n): The common shortened form of "electronic transistor".
- Semiconductor (n): The class of materials (like silicon) from which transistors are made.
- Amplifier (n): A device or circuit that increases the power of a signal, often using transistors.
Synonyms
- Semiconductor device: A broader category that includes transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits.
- Solid-state device: Emphasizes that the component uses solid semiconductor material rather than vacuum tubes or mechanical parts.
Related Phrases
- Transistor radio: A portable radio receiver that uses transistor circuits.
- He found an old transistor radio in the attic.
- Field-effect transistor (FET): A major type of transistor that uses an electric field to control conductivity.
- The FET is common in integrated circuits.
Related Idioms
Noun
- a semiconductor device capable of amplification