solid state devices crystal diodes – a crystal and a bronze wire semiconductors – made from poor...
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Solid state devices
• Crystal diodes – a crystal and a bronze wire• Semiconductors – made from poor conductors
with conductive impurities– Poor conductors = silicon and germanium– Impurities =• “P” substances with a shortage of electrons• “N” substances with excess electrons
Junction transistor
• Transfer + Resistance = Transistor• Made up of “sandwich” of PNP or NPN
materials
Solid state devices
• Junction transistor – “junction” refers to the junction between materials – where voltage appears. – Current amplifier (tubes are voltage amps)
• Field effect transistor – “FET” is a low power high impedance device
• Silicone controlled rectifier – “SCR” controls current flow – used in varispeed and dimmer
Solid state –v- vacuum tube
Solid state• Efficient (little heat)• Infinite lifespan• Compact• Physically rugged• Low power ouput• Low impedance
Vacuum tube• Requires and produces heat• Finite lifespan• Large• Delicate• High power output• High impedance