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When was the MOSFET invented?

  • 1955

  • 1957

  • 1959

  • 1961

Answer

The MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) was invented in 1959. It is a type of transistor that uses an electric field to control the flow of current. MOSFETs are used in a wide variety of electronic devices, including computers, cell phones, and digital cameras. They are also used in power electronics, such as inverters and motor controllers.
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