phototransistor/photodiode

Reply to Thread

Discussion in 'The Projects Forum' started by bwaley, Jun 29, 2008.

Reply to Thread
  1. Jun 29, 2008 #1
    bwaley

    Thread Starter Member

    Jun 1, 2008
    27
    0
    what are the difference between photodiode and phototransistor. also give me their respective practical application.
     
    #1 Reply
  2. Jun 29, 2008 #2
    bertus

    Administrator

    Apr 5, 2008
    18,375
    3,523
    Hello,

    A photodiode is a "passive" semiconductor element, see the following page with a lot of links for more information :
    http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/composemiconductorsphoto.htm

    A phototransistor is an "active" semiconductor, see the following page (on the bottom) with a lot of links for more information :
    http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/composemiconductors.htm

    These pages com from the EDUCYPEDIA , this is the electronics page :
    http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/electronicaopening.htm

    Greetings,
    Bertus
     
    #2 Reply
Loading...
Related Forum Posts:
  1. coinmaster

    Photodiode, photoresistor, or phototransistor

    Posted by coinmaster in forum: General Electronics Chat
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    3,415
  2. electro_2015

    Photodiode VS Phototransistor

    Posted by electro_2015 in forum: The Projects Forum
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    4,145
  3. PowerLogic

    difference between photodiode and phototransistor

    Posted by PowerLogic in forum: General Electronics Chat
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    869
  4. Sensacell

    Comparing Photodiode and Phototransistor characteristics

    Posted by Sensacell in forum: General Electronics Chat
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,926
  5. studentsGTS

    Detecting light via Photodiode/Phototransistor

    Posted by studentsGTS in forum: General Electronics Chat
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    3,480
You May Also Like:

  1. STMicro's New ST53G System-in-Package Chip Could Add Contactless Payment to Your Smart Watch

  2. Learn About Thevenin Theorem and Dependent Source Circuits

  3. The Infrared Interferometer, Spectrometer, and Radio Astronomy of the Voyager Spacecraft


Load More Articles