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The transistor is invented

1947 CE · United States, North America · Technology

The transistor is invented
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A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electrical signals and power. It is one of the basic building blocks of modern electronics. It is composed of semiconductor material, usually with at least three terminals for connection to an electronic circuit.

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