Transistors and Their

Impact on Electronics
Advancements
Naganag, Ezekiel Uriel G.
Friginal, Princess Erah A.

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Topics Covered

Transistors are a type of

semiconductor device that
can act as a switch or an
amplifier, controlling the flow
of electrons in a circuit. They
TRANSISTORS were first invented in 1947 by
William Shockley, John
Bardeen, and Walter Brattain
at Bell Labs, and their
invention revolutionized the
field of electronics.
Before the transistor,
vacuum tubes were used to
control the flow of electrons
in electronic circuits.
However, vacuum tubes
were bulky and unreliable.
The invention of the
transistor allowed for the
creation of smaller, more
efficient electronic devices,
leading to a wide range of
applications in fields such as
computing.


Transistors work by manipulating the flow of electrons

through a semiconducting material, typically made of
silicon. They consist of three layers: a base layer, an
emitter layer, and a collector layer. When a voltage is
applied to the base layer, it can control the flow of
electrons between the emitter and collector layers. By
varying the voltage applied to the base, the transistor can
act as a switch, turning a circuit on or off, or as an
amplifier, increasing the strength of a signal.

One of the key advantages of transistors is their

ability to amplify electronic signals. This means
that they can take a weak signal and increase
its amplitude, making it stronger and more
powerful. Unlike vacuum tubes, transistors have
no moving parts, making them less susceptible to
wear and tear
The introduction of transistors in electronics has paved the way for the
development of smaller and more efficient electronic devices. From the
early days of radio and television to modern-day smartphones and
computers.
Transistors are also capable of switching
electronic signals on and off quickly, making
them perform logical operations such as AND, OR,
and NOT. This forms the basis of digital
electronics and has enabled the development of
various devices.
The invention of the
transistor has also paved the
way for the development of
the microprocessor, a type of
integrated circuit that
contains millions of
transistors on a single chip.


Power electronics is the study of the

conversion and control of electrical
power. Transistors are extensively used
in power electronics to regulate the
voltage and current in electrical circuits,
enabling the development of various
power devices, from electric vehicles to
renewable energy systems.

Transistors have also

played a critical role in
the development of
communication
technologies such as
smartphones, GPS
devices, and wireless
communication networks.


Transistors have played a significant role in the

advancement of electronics, enabling the
development of smaller, faster, and more efficient
electronic devices. Their impact has been felt in
almost every aspect of modern life, from the
devices we use every day to the infrastructure
that powers our world.

Thank you!