So it turns out you can’t make a transistor from two diodes. :P
Why can’t two series-connected diodes act as a BJT?
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So it turns out you can’t make a transistor from two diodes. :P
In this video Hans Camenzind (the electronics engineer who invented the 555 timer) discusses the invention of the microchip. Conclusion? Life is not fair!
A little nostalgia: The UNIX Time-Sharing System.