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Solid state devices have the following advantages over vacuum tubes.
Highly durable since they are not fragile.
Offer better performance due to their efficiency.
Lower power consumption as opposed to vacuum tubes.
They do not produce noise when in use.
Produce very low or even no heat at all.
Have reasonably smaller weights and sizes which make them easy to handle.
They are highly portable than vacuum tubes.
They require minimal maintenance practices.
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