transistor

Synonyms:

electronic transistor, junction transistor

Types:

FET, field-effect transistor

a transistor in which most current flows in a channel whose effective resistance can be controlled by a transverse electric field

p-n-p transistor

a junction transistor having an n-type semiconductor between a p-type semiconductor that serves as an emitter and a p-type semiconductor that serves as a collector

Type of:

semiconductor, semiconductor device, semiconductor unit

a conductor made with semiconducting material