So that the transistor is not easy to heat
Understanding Transistors can be interpreted as one of the basic components of semiconductor electronics which has 3 legs with each name namely Emitter, Collector and Base which have their respective functions and roles in an electronic circuit.
From its naming, Transistor is actually an abbreviation of transfering resistor, with the main function as a transfer / switch and signal amplifier and others.
In the world of electronics, this component is very important for the use of transistors in analog electro circuits because of their vital functions.
The type of transistor is also distinguished / divided based on:
Semiconductor materials: silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide.
Physical packaging: IC, Through Hole Plastic, Through Hole Metal, Surface Mount, and so on.
The types are: UJT, BJT, JFET, IGFET (MOSFET), IGBT, HBT, MISFET, VMOSFET, MESFET, HEMT, SCR and the development of transistors, namely IC (Integrated Circuit) and others.
the nature of its Polarity: NPN or N-channel, PNP or P-channel
Maximum of power capacity: Starting from Low power, then medium and the last is high power.
Maximum of working frequency: Starting from low frequency, medium and high frequency, Microwave, RF transistor, etc.
Its application to the circuit: Switch, Amplifier, Audio, General Purpose, High Voltage Circuit, etc.
So that the transistor is not easy to heat
In order for the transistor to be more durable, one way you can do it is to keep the temperature of this transistor cold. Like other electronic equipment, a transistor when it is active / used will become hot, the temperature depends on whether the flow of electricity that enters it is large or small. If the transistor is too often overheating or overheating can cause short transistor life. Yes, if the transistor is damaged, the price is cheap and easy to get, if not how?
Now to outsmart this transistor does not rise in temperature you can outsmart the following tricks:
Cooling plate.
You can add a cooling plate in the form of a grid made of aluminum so that the heat of the transistor moves to the grid and is swept away by the wind so that the temperature is maintained.
Cooling poles / ribs .
You can equip a transistor with aluminum ribs or rods that have almost the same function as above.
Install the blower.
Install a special cooling fan that is small in size and orient or attach its position directly towards the transistor that usually rises in temperature.
By keeping the temperature of this transistor cool in addition to making its service life longer, you will also avoid damaging other components or making things uncomfortable for you.