"Darlington pair" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Darlington pairs [plural]
Etymology: Invented in 1953 by Sidney Darlington. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Darlington pair (plural Darlington pairs)
  1. (electronics) A pair of transistors with the emitter of one connected to the base of the other and the collectors connected together, acting as a transistor with greater amplification. Wikipedia link: Sidney Darlington Categories (topical): Electronics Related terms: Darlington configuration, Sziklai pair

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