Semiconductor industry and market

Which category of semiconductor products, such as diodes, single transistors and power MOSFETs, performs a single function on its own?

  1. ADiscrete semiconductors
  2. BLogic ICs
  3. CMemory ICs
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Answer: A. Discrete semiconductors

Discrete semiconductors are products that function as a single device, such as diodes, transistors, thyristors, power MOSFETs and IGBTs. They are distinguished from integrated circuits (ICs), which integrate many devices on one chip. Many power semiconductors are supplied as discretes or modules.

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