[[File:UJT caratteristica.png|thumb|Graph of PUT characteristic curve, similar to UJT]]
A '''programmable unijunction transistor''' ('''PUT''') is a three-lead [[Electronics|electronic]] [[semiconductor]] device which is similar in its characteristics to a [[unijunction transistor]], except that itits isbehavior [[programcan (computer)|programmable]]be controlled using external components. In a [[unijunction transistor]], the base region is divided into two parts by the emitter. The two parts of the base form a [[voltage divider]], which sets the operating point of the UJT. That voltage divider can be programmed with two physical resistors connected to the gate terminal of the PUT. This allows the designer some control over the operating point of the PUT.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.daenotes.com/electronics/industrial-electronics/put-programmable-unijunction-transistor|title=PUT - Programmable Unijunction Transistor - Working, Construction, Biasing - D&E notes|website=www.daenotes.com}}</ref>
