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solid-state element [1 record]

Record 1 2002-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
DEF

Electronic component whose operation does not require current to pass through a space or a vacuum.

OBS

As a direct result, power needed to push current through the element is greatly reduced, and there is often no need for special cooling because there is very little heat built up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Componentes electrónicos
DEF

Elemento electrónico cuyas operaciones no requieren que la corriente atraviese espacios ni vacíos.

OBS

Como resultado directo de ello, se reduce grandemente la fuerza necesaria para empujar la corriente a través de los mismos y no es necesario un enfriamiento especial, ya que la acumulación de calor es mínima.

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