# Darlington pair

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
Invented in 1953 by Sidney Darlington.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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