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MAKE presents: The Transistor
MAKE Magazine —
They electronically switch and amplify signals by harnessing the unique abilities of semiconductor materials. Their invention has transformed the world of electronics and accelerated our entry into the digital age. Behold - the Transistor!
I learned a lot while making this installment of the MAKE presents series. here's a few of the information resources I found helpful during my research -
PBS' Transistorized!
Transistor, History of the Transistor on Wikipedia
How Do Transistors Work? (NO, HOW DO THEY REALLY WORK?) by William ...
Video: Presenting the “transistor”
CrunchGear —
It’s been a few years since we first heard of small devices that can amplify small signals called “tubes.” Interestingly, work on these tubes could now cease thanks to something called the “transistor,” a miniature version of the tube.
This solid-state device accepts a small signal and amplifies it for use in music playback and, potentially, the Internet. This MAKE magazine video describes the manufacture of these amazing components along with a brief history of the transistor in our era.
In all honesty, this video is actually quite cool. Who knew ...
MAKE presents: The Diode
MAKE Magazine —
It's the simplest semiconductor device made. It's technology ushered in the age of radio. Say hello to the electronic valve that rectifies and regulates - the diode!
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