Field-effect Transistor (Noun)
Meaning
A transistor in which most current flows in a channel whose effective resistance can be controlled by a transverse electric field.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The field-effect transistor is a crucial component in modern electronic devices due to its ability to amplify or switch electronic signals.
- In the 1950s, the invention of the field-effect transistor revolutionized the field of electronics by providing a more efficient alternative to traditional bipolar transistors.
- The field-effect transistor's channel can be varied in width, allowing it to control the flow of current more efficiently than its predecessors.
- The metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor is a specific type of field-effect transistor that is widely used in integrated circuits.
- By applying a voltage to the gate terminal, the field-effect transistor can modify the flow of current through its channel, enabling it to perform a variety of electronic functions.