Transistors and Microchips (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Flashcards
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What is a transistor?
What is a transistor?
A small device that controls electronic signals and power
What do transistors manage in control systems?
What do transistors manage in control systems?
Current and voltage
What is another name for a microchip?
What is another name for a microchip?
Integrated circuit (IC)
What do microchips contain?
What do microchips contain?
Many transistors
What is the switch function of a transistor?
What is the switch function of a transistor?
Turns electrical flow on or off
What is the amplifier function of a transistor?
What is the amplifier function of a transistor?
Boosts weak signals
Where is signal amplification essential?
Where is signal amplification essential?
Communication and audio devices
Where do microchips work with other components?
Where do microchips work with other components?
Printed circuit boards (PCBs)
What does PCB stand for?
What does PCB stand for?
Printed circuit board
What is the transistor role in cars?
What is the transistor role in cars?
Control signals for brakes and steering
What tasks do microchips perform in smart devices?
What tasks do microchips perform in smart devices?
Timing and temperature control
What is the transistor role in household electronics?
What is the transistor role in household electronics?
Control power for precise operation