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Why are transistors so small?


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  1. The microchips or active integrated circuits are transistors and they contain billions of these devices.
  2. A transistor is a semiconductor device.
  3. The transistors are made small in size because as small as your transistor is it is more fit for the chip.
  4. Another reason is its speed. When you have a small-sized transistor it is faster and more efficient for your processor.

In the below-given diagram you can see a transistor:


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