August 2011
Beginner
724 pages
20h 32m
English
Atomic theory
P-type and n-type semiconductor material
P–n junction
Forward and reverse-biased p–n junction
Semiconductor diodes
Zener diode
Bipolar junction transistors
Transistor configurations
Transistor characteristics
Transistor as an amplifier
Field effect transistors
MOSFET
SCR
SCR applications
TRIAC
LDR
LED
Seven segment displays
Photodiodes
Photovoltaic cells
Phototransistor
Optocoupler
The transistor, most commonly used in electronic circuits, was invented in 1948. The first integrated circuit (IC) came in the market in the mid 1960s. Through continuous research and development, very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuits have been brought in use, resulting in gradual ...