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transistor

UK
/trænˈzɪstə/
US
/trænˈzɪstɚ/

Translations

transistornoun
transistors
pl
UK
/trænˈzɪstə/
US
/trænˈzɪstɚ/
The engineer tested the transistor in the circuit.
Инженер протестировал транзистор в цепи.
Synonyms
semiconductor
amplifier
switch
electronic component
transistoradjective
UK
/trænˈzɪstə/
US
/trænˈzɪstər/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., transistor radio) to describe something employing or relating to transistors.
Synonyms
transistorized
transistorised
solid-state
solid state
semiconductor
semiconductor-based
solid-state electronic

Definitions

transistornoun
A semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power.
The engineer used a transistor to amplify the audio signal in the circuit.
A component in electronic devices that controls the flow of electricity and is used in radios, computers, and other electronic equipment.
Transistors are essential components in modern computer processors.
transistoradjective
Relating to, employing, or based on transistors.
The company shifted to transistor technology during the 1960s.
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