The discussion centers on the classification of semiconductor devices, specifically whether a semiconductor with a p-n junction is considered a transistor or just a diode. It also touches on the characteristics of transistors, particularly in relation to triodes and their functionality.
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether a p-n junction is classified as a transistor or a diode, and there are competing views regarding the definitions and characteristics of triodes and transistors.
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It is a diode, not a transistor. It has greater conductivity in one direction than the other.cscott said:
A triode is a vacuum device that works essentially like a transistor. It is not a solid state device.
Ever worked with tube-amps ? People still like to build their amplifiers out of triodes for better sound quality.Danger said:
The closest that I got was changing burned-out tubes in my TV (yes, I'm that old ). I've heard very often that audiophiles pay big bucks for tube amps because they provide a 'warmer' sound. I guess the closest analogy that I can think of is that of a very good painting (tubes) as opposed to a photo (solid-state).