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Most discrete transistors are made with IC-like process and contain surprisingly intricate internal structures.
by dfox 4y ago
Most discrete transistors are made with IC-like process and contain surprisingly intricate internal structures.
- magicalhippo 4y agoEspecially "smart" transistors, like this[1] VN820-E[2]. Hard to argue that ain't an integrated circuit. [1]: https://www.richis-lab.de/FET13.htm https://www.richis-lab.de/FET13.htm [2]: https://www.st.com/en/automotive-analog-and-power/vn820-e.html https://www.st.com/en/automotive-analog-and-power/vn820-e.ht...
- amelius 4y agoIn any case, it probably doesn't contain features as small as found in modern CPUs.