What is another word for field-effect transistor?
Pronunciation: [fˈiːldɪfˈɛkt tɹanzˈɪstə] (IPA) 
A field-effect transistor (FET) is a type of transistor that uses an electric field to control the flow of electric current. Synonyms for FET include unipolar transistor, metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), junction field-effect transistor (JFET), insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), and heterojunction field-effect transistor (HFET). MOSFET is the most commonly used term, as it refers to the most widely used type of FET technology. JFETs are simpler in construction but less commonly used. IGBTs are used in high-power applications, while HFETs are used in voltage-sensitive applications. Regardless of the specific term used, all FETs are indispensable components in electronic circuits.
