Transistors Courses and Certifications

Electronics Repair School

How Do Transistors Work? Beginner Lesson

2 reviews

Explore transistor basics, build a phototransistor circuit, and learn practical skills in electronics through hands-on experiments and clear explanations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Semiconductors, PN Junctions and Bipolar Junction Transistors

25 reviews

This online course uses engaging animations to help you visualize the operating principles of many common semiconductor devices. The course covers PN junctions, photodiodes, solar cells, light-emitting diodes, metal-semiconductor contact, and Bipolar Jun…

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Transistors

This course develops a simple framework for understanding the essential physics of transistors, including modern nanoscale transistors. Important technology considerations and circuit applications are also discussed.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 8-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ben Eater

Making Logic Gates from Transistors

1 review

Learn how transistors form the building blocks of digital logic, from basic inverters to complex XOR gates, in this hands-on exploration of fundamental computer architecture.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

nanohubtechtalks

Transistor Fundamentals - MOSFET Essentials

Discover how modern nanotransistors operate through physical principles, MOSFET theory, electrostatics, and transmission approaches for digital and analog applications.

• YouTube
• 12 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Engineering Mindset

Why This Circuit Works When It Shouldn't - Joule Thief Circuit Explained

Discover how a Joule Thief circuit extracts energy from dead batteries using inductors, transistors, and Faraday's law to boost low voltage and power LEDs.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basics of Field Effect Transistors and Technology Scaling

5 reviews

Explore MOSFET principles, from basic operation to advanced structures like FinFET. Learn about semiconductor scaling, modern device features, and applications in digital cameras and integrated circuits.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Electronics

6 reviews

This course introduces students to the basic components of electronics: diodes, transistors, and op amps. It covers the basic operation and some common applications.

• Coursera
• 46 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky

Semiconductors - Physics Inside Transistors and Diodes

2 reviews

Dive into the fundamental physics of semiconductors, exploring energy band levels, electron-hole densities, and the inner workings of transistors and diodes.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to NMOS Transistor Working - Lecture 1.2

Explore NMOS transistor operation modes: accumulation, depletion, and inversion. Learn about current, threshold voltage, and carrier types.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DroneBot Workshop

MOSFETs and Transistors with Arduino

1 review

Learn to control high-current DC loads with Arduino using transistors and MOSFETs. Practical demonstrations include switching lamps, controlling motors, and operating RGB LED strips.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

MOS Transistors

150 ratings at Coursera

Explore MOS transistor operation, modeling, and advanced concepts like small-dimension effects, dynamic operation, and small-signal modeling. Essential for device modelers and high-performance circuit designers.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

nanohubtechtalks

ABACUS Tool Suite and Bipolar Junction Transistors - Fall 2023

Explore ABACUS tool and Bipolar-Junction-Transistor-Lab. Experiment with BJTs, analyze device characteristics, and understand transistor behavior through hands-on simulations using industrial-grade software.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paul McWhorter

Incorporating an Active Buzzer Into Arduino Projects Using Transistors - Lesson 42

Learn how to safely integrate active buzzers with Arduino using transistors, enabling control of high-current components while protecting GPIO pins from damage through practical circuit building.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paul McWhorter

Arduino Transistor Tutorial - Using Transistors as Switches for High-Current Components - Lesson 42

Learn how to safely control high-current components like buzzers and motors using transistors with Arduino R4, protecting GPIO pins while expanding project possibilities.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video