The impressive fact is that trillions of these transistors are integrated into electronic devices all over the Earth and even in space. The exterior layers of the transistor are known as the "drain" ...

In this lesson, students build two circuits and explore how transistors function. When Bell Labs introduced the transistor in June of 1948, a spokesman proudly announced "This cylindrical object ...

After teams have discussed and presented their findings, hold a class discussion about the prevalence of transistors in our lives. At a minimum, students should be able to • list everyday ...