31-03-2017, 10:57 AM
A lot of material in the early days of transistors was like that - see my earlier post about holes
Endless descriptions of what went on inside the germanium structure rather than how to use such devices were not helpful with comprehension.
Does a description of how a valve works require a detailed description of the chemical composition of the cathode coating? No, of course not! You want to know how it works as viewed from the outside, not how to manufacture your own valves!
Endless descriptions of what went on inside the germanium structure rather than how to use such devices were not helpful with comprehension.
Does a description of how a valve works require a detailed description of the chemical composition of the cathode coating? No, of course not! You want to know how it works as viewed from the outside, not how to manufacture your own valves!
