Active Components

Transistors: The Building Blocks

Transistors, the fundamental building blocks of modern electronic devices, are semiconductor devices. They have the ability to amplify or modulate electronic signals, serving as amplifiers, switches, or oscillators, depending on the need.

Diodes: The One-Way Traffic Controllers

Diodes, another type of semiconductor device, are unique in that they permit current to flow only in one direction. They find their use in various applications such as rectification, voltage regulation, and signal demodulation.

Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps): The Versatile Performers

Operational amplifiers, commonly known as op-amps, are integrated circuits that serve multiple purposes. They can function as voltage amplifiers, filters, and comparators. With their high gain, they are a popular choice in analog circuits.

Integrated Circuits (ICs): The Compact Powerhouses

Integrated circuits, or ICs, are intricate electronic circuits condensed onto a single chip. Housing hundreds or even thousands of transistors, they are versatile and can be used in a plethora of applications, from logic gates and microprocessors to communication systems.

Thyristors: The Power Switches

Thyristors are semiconductor devices known for their ability to switch large currents with a relatively low power input. They are commonly used in power control, motor control, and lighting dimming applications.

Field-Effect Transistors (FETs): The Field Controllers

Field-effect transistors, or FETs, are a type of transistor that utilizes an electric field to regulate the flow of current. They are typically used as switches, amplifiers, and voltage-controlled resistors.

Voltage Regulators: The Stabilizers

Voltage regulators are integrated circuits designed to maintain a consistent output voltage, regardless of fluctuations in input voltage or load current. They are essential in power supplies and other applications where a stable voltage is paramount.