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The term solid state is used to describe the etched in silicon version of the various parts of an electrical or electronic circuit. The main reason that solid state devices are used is the size of the parts. Solid state devices do combine a large number of simple parts into a small package. Solid state devices can do a long list of different functions in a small space, use very little electricity, last a long time, and can be made very cheaply

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