EDN

SCR topology transmogrifies into BJT two-wire precision current source

An SCR topology transmogrifies into BJT two-wire precision current source with a self-resetting fault-current limiter.
C&EN

These quantum switches need a materials makeover

Most of today's quantum computers rely on qubits with Josephson junctions that work for now but likely won't scale as needed ...
Semiconductor Engineering

SiGeSn SBFETs at Cryogenic Temperatures (Tu Wien et al)

A new technical paper titled “A Cryogenic Ultra-Thin Body SiGeSn Transistor” was published by researchers at TU Wien, ...
EDN

BJT Schmitt Trigger

Back to analog, let us start some Schmitt trigger experiments with jellybean bipolar junction transistors… This post explores the classic emitter-coupled Schmitt Trigger circuit. A Schmitt trigger is ...
AZOM

MOSFETs and Their Advantages Over Other Transistors

Metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) have revolutionized the world of electronics due to their remarkable performance and widespread applications. The MOSFET transistor is a ...
inc42

What Are Transistors? Here’s All You Need to Know

A transistor is a tiny but powerful electronic component that acts like a switch or an amplifier. It is made from a semiconductor material, usually silicon, and has three legs for connection to ...