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Lesson 7: The Transistor


The Marvel Of The Digital Revolution


Lecture 7 Lesson Page
 - http://www.pyroelectro.com/edu/basics/transistor/

Like diodes, most people have heard about transistors, however few people understand what they are and what they can do. This lesson takes a few steps deeper to explain and perform some experiments about how transistors are great electrical on/off switches. A little theory is also explored to introduce you to BJT transistor formulas.

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