Question

What is a transistor? Mention any two uses of transistor.

Answer 1

Transistor:

A transistor is a device that regulates current or voltage flow and acts as a switch or gate for electronic signals. Transistors consist of three layers of a semiconductor material, each capable of carrying a current.

Uses:

1. Fast switching devices in motor control circuits

2. Current amplification

3. AC amplification

4. Used to make op amp