Advantages and disadvantages of transistor switch

There are some important advantages of transistor switch over other types of switches which are given below,

• Transistor switch is economical than other switches.
• It gives trouble free service because of its solid state nature.
• It has no moving parts and hence there is no tear and wear.
• It gives noiseless operation.
• Transistor switch has lesser in size and light in weight.
• It has a very fast speed of operation as compared to mechanical switches.
• Transistor switch requires little maintenance.

There are disadvantages of transistor switch which are given below,

• It can be affected by temperature.