Translation and Meaning of: トランジスター - toranzisuta-

The word 「トランジスター」 (toranzisuta-) refers to the electronic component known as a transistor. The etymology of this term can be traced back to the English "transistor," which is a combination of the words "transfer" and "resistor." The transistor was invented in 1947 by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley, being a key component that revolutionized modern electronics.

In technical , a transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electrical signals. It plays a fundamental role in a wide variety of electronic devices, from simple radios to complex computers. Transistors can be classified into different types, such as bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and field-effect transistors (FET), each with its specific characteristics and applications.

Origin of the term and adaptations

The adoption of the term 「トランジスター」 in the Japanese language exemplifies how much Western technology has influenced terminology in Japan, especially after World War II. Foreign words, known as gairaigo, became more common as international technologies were introduced into the local market.

In addition to their basic use in electronics, transistors are also fundamental in areas such as telecommunications and computing. Continuous technological advancement has led to the miniaturization of transistors, enabling the creation of increasingly smaller and more powerful devices. This demonstrates not only the importance of the transistor in modern technology but also how technical terminology adapts and evolves over time.

Main applications

• Amplification of signals in radios and televisions
• Operation of integrated circuits in computers
• Switching in electronic storage devices
• Current control in various electronic devices

In general, the word 「トランジスター」 (toranzisuta-) encomes not only a vital component of technology but also the history of progress in electronics and the influence of technical language in contemporary Japan.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 半導体素子 (Hantōtaizai) - Semiconductor device
• 半導体トランジスタ (Hantōtai toranjisuta) - Transistor semiconductor
• トランジスタ素子 (Toranjisuta zoshi) - Transistor element
• トランジスタ回路 (Toranjisuta kairo) - Transistor circuit
• トランジスタ増幅器 (Toranjisuta zōfuki) - Transistor amplifier
• トランジスタスイッチ (Toranjisuta suitchi) - Transistor switch
• トランジスタアンプ (Toranjisuta anpu) - Transistor amplifier (covering amplification functions)
• トランジスタ回路素子 (Toranjisuta kairō zoshi) - Transistor circuit element
• トランジスタトランジスタ回路 (Toranjisuta toranjisuta kairo) - Transistor to transistor circuit
• トランジスタトランジスタ増幅器 (Toranjisuta toranjisuta zōfuki) - Transistor amplifier for transistor
• トランジスタトランジスタスイッチ (Toranjisuta toranjisuta suitchi) - Transistor switch to transistor
• トランジスタトランジスタアンプ (Toranjisuta toranjisuta anpu) - Transistor amplifier to transistor (using similar devices)