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Field-effect transistor

technology Maturity 7-9

A tiny part helps tools work.

FET cross section.svg
FET cross section.svg
It lets power flow through a path. It uses a gate to control it. This helps your phone and computer run. It is a very big help! Do you like using computers?

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Lateral mosfet.svg
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JFET n-channel en.svg
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Threshold formation nowatermark.gif
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FET Symbols.svg
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FET comparison.png
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