transistor

Definition of Transistor in English :

see synonyms of transistor

Noun

1. electronic transistor, junction transistor, transistor

a semiconductor device capable of amplification

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Transistor

see synonyms of transistor

noun

1.

a semiconductor device, having three or more terminals attached to electrode regions, in which current flowing between two electrodes is controlled by a voltage or current applied to one or more specified electrodes. The device is capable of amplification, etc, and has replaced the valve in most circuits since it is much smaller, more robust, and works at a much lower voltage

See also junction transistor, field-effect transistor

2. informal

a transistor radio

Transistor

see synonyms of transistor

noun

1.

a solid-state, electronic device, composed of semiconductor material, as germanium, silicon, etc., that controls current flow without use of a vacuum: transistors are similar in function to electron tubes, but have the advantages of being compact, long-lived, and low in power requirements

Transistor

see synonyms of transistor

n.

1. A small electronic device containing a semiconductor and having at least three electrical contacts, used in a circuit as an amplifier, detector, or switch.

2. Any of various devices serving the same purpose but employing a different technology: an optical transistor.

3. A transistor radio.

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