FCC Exam Question: 6A194
Transistors may be compared to a conventional triode vacuum tube functionally:
Explanation: Transistors and triode vacuum tubes, while based on different fundamental principles (semiconductor vs. thermionic emission in a vacuum), share functional similarities in amplifying and switching electronic signals. * **Emitter (Transistor) and Cathode (Triode):** Both act as the primary source of charge carriers. The cathode emits electrons when heated, while the emitter injects charge carriers into the base region. * **Collector (Transistor) and Plate (Triode):** Both are the ultimate destination for the charge carriers, collecting them after they have traversed the device. A positive voltage is typically applied to both to attract these carriers. * **Base (Transistor) and Grid (Triode):** Both are the control elements. A small current through the base or a voltage on the grid modulates the much larger current flowing from the emitter/cathode to the collector/plate. Since each of these comparisons accurately describes the functional equivalence between the respective components, "All of the above" is the correct choice.
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