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Topic starter 03/08/2025 12:01 am
⚙️ A MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) is a tiny but mighty switch inside your computer’s electronic circuits, especially in the power delivery systems.
🧬 What does a MOSFET do?
It’s a type of transistor used to control voltage and current flow—think of it as a very fast gatekeeper that opens and closes to allow just the right amount of electricity to pass.
🖥️ In computers, MOSFETs are vital for:
- Voltage regulation: Ensuring that components like the CPU and GPU receive stable, precise power.
- Power efficiency: Helping manage energy usage so your system stays cool and efficient.
- Switching performance: They turn on and off super quickly, which is crucial in digital circuits.
🔎 Where do you find them?
- On the motherboard, especially near the CPU socket in the VRM (Voltage Regulator Module).
- In graphics cards, handling power for the GPU.
- In power supplies, controlling energy flow to components.
⚡ Fun fact:
If a MOSFET fails, it can cause overheating, boot issues, or even total system shutdown