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Field-Effect Transistor

Definition: A field-effect transistor (FET) is a type of transistor that utilizes an electric field to control the flow of current.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of transistor in which current flow is controlled by an electric field generated by the voltage applied to its terminals.

Example: The field-effect transistor is widely used in modern electronic devices.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A transistor that utilizes a semiconductor region to create an electric field that modulates the conductivity of a channel between the source and drain terminals.

Example: The field-effect transistor replaced the older bipolar transistor in many applications due to its superior performance characteristics.

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