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THE OSI REFERENCE MODEL

The OSI network model (minus the physical medium) is shown in Fig. 1-20. This model is based on a proposal developed by the International Standards Organization (ISO) as a first step toward international standardization of the protocols used in the various layers (Day and Zimmermann, 1983). It was revised in 1995 (Day, 1995). The model [...]

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Hardwares of Networking

It is now time to turn our attention from the applications and social aspects of networking (the fun stuff) to the technical issues involved in network design (the work stuff). There is no generally accepted taxonomy into which all computer networks fit, but two dimensions stand out as important: transmission technology and scale. We will [...]

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Shockley Diode

Our exploration of thyristors begins with a device called the four layer diode, also known as a PNPN diode, or a Shockley diode after its inventor, William Shockley. This is not to be confused with a Schottky diode, that two-layer metal-semiconductor device known for its high switching speed. A crude illustration of the Shockley diode, [...]

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Junction Field Effect Transistor

A transistor is a linear semiconductor device that controls current with the application of a lower-power electrical signal. Transistors may be roughly grouped into two major divisions: bipolar and field-effect. In the last chapter we studied bipolar transistors, which utilize a small current to control a large current. In this chapter, we’ll introduce the general [...]

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Digital Multi Meter with Diode Test and Transistor Test and Ratings

Like all electrical and electronic components, transistors are limited in the amounts of voltage and current they can handle without sustaining damage. Since transistors are a bit more complex than some of the other components you’re used to seeing at this point, they tend to have more kinds of ratings. What follows is an itemized [...]

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Basic Transistor Operation

When a transistor is in the fully-off state (like an open switch), it is said to be cutoff. Conversely, when it is fully conductive between emitter and collector (passing as much current through the collector as the collector power supply and load will allow), it is said to be saturated. These are the two modes [...]

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Meter Check of a Transistor

Meter Check of a Transistor: Bipolar transistors are constructed of a three-layer semiconductor “sandwich,” either PNP or NPN. As such, they register as two diodes connected back-to-back when tested with a multimeter’s “resistance” or “diode check” functions: Look at the picture of diode check functions: Here assuming the use of a multimeter with only a [...]

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The Transistor as a Switch

A transistor collector current is proportionally limited by its base current, it can be used as a sort of current controlled switch. A relatively small flow of electrons sent through the base of the transistor has the ability to exert control over a much larger flow of electrons through the collector. Suppose we had a [...]

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Transistor Saturation

The term saturation is applied to any system where levels have reached their maximum values. A saturated sponge is one that cannot hold another drop of liquid. For a transistor operating in the saturation region, the current is a maximum value for the particular design. Change the design and the corresponding saturation level may rise [...]

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