Transistors are tiny electronic components that act as switches and amplifiers, and they dwell at the heart of modern technology. In simple terms, a transistor can turn a flow of electricity on or off ...

Nearly every piece of technology you use—from smartphones to computers—relies on one revolutionary component: the transistor.

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