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Other than the fan and hardrive, nothing else seems to be moving...
thetaobums said:... does this mean it is 100% solid state
NeuronsAtWork said:I would agree that computers can be considered solid state devices if you exclude the hard drives and fans. If you use a SSD (solid state drive) then it's just the fans. And if you use a low-power device like the Rasperry Pi, with only an SD card and passive cooling--well, you're there.
phinds said:So you think the power supply is solid state with no resistors and capacitors and inductors? Do you really think solid state devices alone can convert 110V wall power to 12V DC power?
Bobbywhy said:If you accept the definitions of "solid-state" in post #4 above, then yes.
phinds said:So you think the resistors, capacitors, inductors and so forth are "transistors or crystals" ?
Bobbywhy said:Of course a "wall-wort" that converts 110VAC to 12 VDC which contains a transformer, rectifier diodes, and filter capacitors would be considered "solid-state" because it does not contain those three items mentioned in the above definition.
Jakeus314 said:It's safe to say that a computer with no moving parts can be referred to as a computer with no moving parts. Is that not good enough?
mp3car said:Traditionally, a "solid state device" was used to denote a device that relied on transistors, or solid semiconductors, rather than vacuum tubes. However, since resistors and capacitors are still needed in most any circuit with transistors, just as they were also used with tubes, i would consider the presence of resistors and capacitors immaterial of whether the device is solid state or not.
Since vacuum tubes are rarely used outside the high performance audio and sometimes RF world, when people say "solid state" today, they usually are referring to a device with no mechanical parts. A "solid state relay" still has resistors and capacitors inside, and often times optoisolators (LEDs), but everyone still calls it a solid state device.
phinds said:It would be fine, if it had been the original question, but it wasn't. The question was is it solid state throughout. I prefer to answer the question that was asked rather than make up my own and answer it.
Jakeus314 said:I'm just questioning the need to categorize devices in this manor... Is that inappropriate here?
No. As [some] others have pointed out, ¨solid state¨ as generally applied to electronic equipment means it contains no thermionic devices. I recall it first popularized as a selling feature in the adverts of equipment such as home stereo amplifiers and ham radio transmitters—¨All Solid State¨ they proclaimed—where the final amplifier stages had until that time stubbornly held to thermionic valves.thetaobums said:If a computer's hardware has no moving parts, does this mean it is 100% solid state?
A solid state computer is a type of computer that uses solid state components, such as transistors and integrated circuits, instead of traditional mechanical parts like gears and motors. This allows for faster and more efficient processing of data.
A solid state computer differs from a traditional computer in that it does not have any moving parts, making it more reliable and less prone to mechanical failures. It also uses less power and produces less heat, making it more energy-efficient.
While a computer can be primarily solid state, it is not possible for it to be 100% solid state. This is because some components, such as the power supply, still require moving parts to function. However, the majority of a computer's hardware can be solid state.
One of the main benefits of a solid state computer is its speed and efficiency. Solid state components can process data much faster than traditional mechanical parts, leading to quicker boot times and faster overall performance. They also consume less power and are more durable, resulting in longer lifespan and lower maintenance costs.
While solid state computers have many advantages, there are some downsides to consider. One is the higher cost of solid state components compared to traditional mechanical parts. Additionally, solid state components can be more difficult to repair or replace if they do fail. However, the benefits of speed, efficiency, and reliability often outweigh these drawbacks.