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Bell Laboratories Type A Point Contact Transistor

Specifications

Bell Laboratories Type A Point Contact Transistor

Category

Communication

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Electrical & Magnetic T&E - Electrical System Components - Transistor

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Bell Telephone Laboratories

Inventor:

Bardeen, John

Inventor:

Shockley, William

Inventor:

Brattain, Walter Houser

Place of Production:

United States of America

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Small metal cylinder with two metal wires extending from one end. Black band around center.

Materials:

metal

Measurements: Object:
    Length: 0.75 in, Diameter: 0.22 in

Credit

Museum Purchase through gift of David Bohnett, 2022.3.1

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Bell Laboratories Type A Point Contact Transistor

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