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How Do Transistors Work? Beginner Lesson

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This beginner course introduces bipolar transistors through hands-on testing and circuit building. Learners connect transistors with resistors and LEDs, check voltage, solder components, and troubleshoot faults.

Syllabus

Intro
Bipolar transistor
What is a transistor
How to add a transistor
How to check a transistor
Lets make a circuit
How to power up an LED
Soldering an LED
Soldering resistor
Checking voltage
Connecting two transistors
Testing
Circuit
Test
Schematic
Fault

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    John Kilpatrick @keeplearningnewthings
    Very interesting & informative course. The information is explained in an easy to understand way, which helps me to remember the details. Love what I'm learning & looking forward to more
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    Muchindu Moonde
    Powerful circuitry presentation, explained well how the transistor works and to find the base, collector and emitter. The application of the photo-transistor were amazing. Thanks
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