How Transistors Work

Did you know that electric current can be controlled? Have you ever wondered how that might be done? Transistors can act as amplifiers, taking in a small current and sending out a larger one, or as switches, turning electric current on and off. But how do these different transistors work? How are they used in our electronic devices? Discover the history of how transistors were developed, explore how different types of transistors can play different roles in various types of electronics, and learn where transistors may be taking technology in the future!

Info autore

James Roland is a lifelong journalist who found his niche covering education and health. In his spare time, he loves writing books for children. James lives in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife and three children. They are all history and Scrabble buffs who love to gather at the table, make each other laugh, and share the details of their day.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James Roland
• Editore: Lerner Publishing Group
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 9 a 12 anni
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2016
• EAN: 9781512407839
• ISBN: 978-1-5124-0783-9
• Pagine: 40
• Dimensioni: 180 mm x 231 mm x 8 mm
• Peso: 272 g
• Serie: Connect with Electricity; Connect with Electricity
• Categoria: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Scienze naturali, tecnica