Which one among the following components can not be developed within an ”integrated circuit”? A. Diode B. Triode C. Transformer D. Transistor

Diode
Triode
Transformer
Transistor

The correct answer is C. Transformer.

A diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction only. A triode is a three-terminal vacuum tube that can be used as an amplifier, oscillator, or switch. A transistor is a semiconductor device that can be used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power. A transformer is a passive electrical device that transfers energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction.

Transformers cannot be developed within an integrated circuit because they require a magnetic core, which is not possible to create in a small enough size to be integrated with other components.