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  • Apr 19, 2012, 04:59 PM
    jacob777
    MAdc
    When referring to transistors what is meant when the datasheet says:
    Collector Current—Continuous: 600 mAdc
    Or
    Collector Current: 15 Adc
    (2 different models)

    Is that (milli) Amps Direct Current?

    Recently started an electronics class and was reading ahead, now its bugging me. That's what I get for studying, :) Thanks!
  • Apr 21, 2012, 11:55 AM
    joecoolvette
    Yes.
    The transistors collector requires a constant 600 MilliAmps of DC current, or 15 Amps of DC current.

    Computers, and transistors, all use Direct Current.

    The Power Supply (SMPS for today's computers), converts AC electricity into low DC voltages for the computer.

    The transistor example that uses 600 MilliAmps is a small one.
    The one using 15 Amps, (Amperes) sounds like a MOSFET.
    More specifically a Power MOSFET,

    Power MOSFET - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    You may find these two websites will help increase your knowledge.
    One based on simple info, the other more to what you are studying now,

    1) HowStuffWorks "Computer"

    2) Uncomplicating the Complicated | Hardware Secrets

    More specifically for Number 2 above,

    CPU | Hardware Secrets

    How a CPU Works | Hardware Secrets

    In my opinion, the thinking is to compare how a Central Processing Unit works, and use your new found transistor info to compare, and apply.

    Regards,
    joecoolvette

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