On Oct. 3, 1950, three Bell Labs scientists received a patent for a "three-electrode circuit element" that would usher in the transistor age and the era of modern computing.

Transistors, the building blocks of modern electronics, are typically made of silicon. Because it's a semiconductor, this material can control the flow of electricity in a circuit. But silicon has ...

OLED displays are becoming increasingly popular. However, many buyers fear unsightly burn-in effects. With the right measures, you can extend the life of your OLED screen.

A Planet Analog article, “ 2N3904: Why use a 60-year-old transistor? ” by Bill Schweber, inspired some interest in this old transistor and how it’s commonly used, and if any uncommon uses might exist.

A self-sensing and heating transistor thermostat for a 16-bit DAC voltage reference to stabilize its temperature.

MIT engineers developed a magnetic transistor that could lead to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics, using a magnetic semiconductor material.

MIT researchers with colleagues from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have used 2D CrSBr, a van der Waals antiferromagnetic semiconductor, to create a transistor that could enable ...

Science fiction sometimes uses quantum concepts to make the impossible seem plausible. But real-world developments will likely have profound societal implications.

Take a trip back in time to the devices and hacks that shaped how we heard music — from tiny radios and cassettes to the first portable MP3 players.