Electrical devices that are composed of semiconductor material, with at least three connections to an external electronic circuit. They are used to amplify electrical signals, detect signals, or as switches.
Entry Term(s)
Electronic Transistors
Public MeSH Note
2010; see TRANSISTORS 1991-2009, see SEMICONDUCTORS 1975-1990
Electrical devices that are composed of semiconductor material, with at least three connections to an external electronic circuit. They are used to amplify electrical signals, detect signals, or as switches.