How to Buy Transistors
A transistor is a electronic conductor. Usually, a transistor has three connecting prongs attached to a conducting material. They are used to amplify a signal. Transistors are found in essentially every electronic piece of equipment, and their invention is often hailed as the greatest of the 20th century. Purchasing these items is usually pretty painless and they are relatively cheap. They can be found in every electronics store on the Internet or on the ground.
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Instructions
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Go to www.mouser.com, www.digikey.com, or any other online electronic store.
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Type in the kind of transistor or part number you wish to order into the search bar at the top of the website. If you do not know what kind of transistor you need, simply type in "transistor."
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Narrow down the type of transistor on the next page if you do not know what kind of transistor you need. Click on a subcategory to do so.
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Scroll through the list of transistors of the designated subcategory. Most websites will have images of each kind of resistor. Type in the number of transistors you wish to order, and select "buy."
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Fill your shopping cart with the correct kinds and quantities of transistors needed. Click "checkout" when you are ready to pay. Fill out your billing information to finalize your purchase.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you have ordered the correct transistor; it is very easy to become confused as there are so many kinds of transistors.
