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discrete component

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An elementary electronic device constructed as a single unit. Before integrated circuits (chips), all transistors, resistors and diodes were discrete. They are widely used in amplifiers and other devices that use large amounts of current. They are also still used on circuit boards intermingled with the chips. See also discrete manufacturing.



Discrete Components

Installing the Devices
This picture shows discrete components being placed onto a printed circuit board. The next step is adhering the devices by soldering. (Image courtesy of Honeywell, Inc.)
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