The Creation and Utilization of Transistors


Authors : Ibrahim S. Murtadha Hamza

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY2128

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Abstract : The transistor is a crucial component in modern electronics, enabling the miniaturization and improvement of electronic systems. Its invention in 1947 by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley at Bell Labs marked a revolutionary breakthrough in electronic technology. The transistor's compact, energy- efficient, and reliable nature allowed for the development of smaller, faster, and more reliable electronic devices. Since its inception, the transistor has undergone numerous innovations and advancements, evolving from the original point-contact transistor to the highly efficient and compact field-effect transistors (FETs) and metal- oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) used today. These advancements have facilitated the development of increasingly complex and powerful electronic systems, including computers, smartphones, and the vast networks that form the backbone of the internet. The ongoing research and development in transistor technology continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, driving progress in fields ranging from computing and telecommunications to healthcare and renewable energy. The transistor's significance cannot be overstated; it is a cornerstone of modern technology and a key driver of innovation and economic growth.

Keywords : Transistor, Electronic, Semiconductor, Materials Science.

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The transistor is a crucial component in modern electronics, enabling the miniaturization and improvement of electronic systems. Its invention in 1947 by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley at Bell Labs marked a revolutionary breakthrough in electronic technology. The transistor's compact, energy- efficient, and reliable nature allowed for the development of smaller, faster, and more reliable electronic devices. Since its inception, the transistor has undergone numerous innovations and advancements, evolving from the original point-contact transistor to the highly efficient and compact field-effect transistors (FETs) and metal- oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) used today. These advancements have facilitated the development of increasingly complex and powerful electronic systems, including computers, smartphones, and the vast networks that form the backbone of the internet. The ongoing research and development in transistor technology continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, driving progress in fields ranging from computing and telecommunications to healthcare and renewable energy. The transistor's significance cannot be overstated; it is a cornerstone of modern technology and a key driver of innovation and economic growth.

Keywords : Transistor, Electronic, Semiconductor, Materials Science.

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