How a transistor works
Ben Eater · 4 HN recommendations
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Ben Eater gives a detailed look at how an NPN bipolar junction transistor works and what it does. It is an eleven-minute explanation aimed at building real understanding of the device.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters prefer it over other transistor explanations as an enlightening starting point that leads into building logic gates and a CPU.
“I found Ben Eater's videos on how semiconductors work and how transistors work interesting and enlightening.” Read on HN ↗