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Showing 82 posts that have the tag “transistors”

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The Device That Changed Everything

Transistors are civilization’s invisible infrastructure

2 min read

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The Future of the Transistor Is Our Future

Nothing but better devices can tackle humanity’s growing challenges

7 min read

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A Diamond “Blanket” Can Cool the Transistors Needed for 6G

Gallium nitride transistors have struggled to handle the thermal load of high-frequency electronics

4 min read

A chart showing the timeline of when a transistor was invented and when it was commercialized.

The Ultimate Transistor Timeline

The transistor’s amazing evolution from point contacts to quantum tunnels

2 min read

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