A thyristor is normally four layer three-terminal device. Four layers are formed by alternating n-type semiconductor and p-type semiconductor materials. Consequently there are three pn junctions formed in the device.…
Signed Binary Notation It is not possible in PURE binary to signify whether a number is positive or negative. This of course would present a problem in any but the…
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Atomic Structure of Matter Matter is anything that occupies space and has weight. It may exist in any one of three states: solid, liquid or gas. Matter includes…
Not only Ohms When considering resistors, resistance is not the only important thing to think about. Like any other component there are a number of important things to consider. Here…
Resistor Construction Resistors are components used to resist the flow of electric current and have a stated value of RESISTANCE. • Many types of resistors are used having different uses…
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What is JFET? Figure 1. Symbols of JFET A JFET is a three terminal semiconductor device in which current conduction is by one type of carrierse. by holes…
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What Does Communication (or Telecommunication) Mean? The term communication (or telecommunication) means the transfer of some form of information from one place (known as the source of information)…
What is UJT? A Unijunction transistor is a three terminal semiconductor device having only one p-n junction like diode but has three terminals. This device has a unique characteristics that…
Direct current–direct current (dc–dc) power converters are employed in a variety of applications, including power supplies for personal computers, office equipment, spacecraft power systems, laptop computers, and telecommunications equipment, as…
WHAT IS MOSFET? MOSFET is metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor. MOSFET is an important semiconductor device and widely used in many applications. The input impedance of MOSFET is much more than…