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Photodiode

technology Maturity 11-13

Some parts can feel light.

PhotoTransistor.jpg
PhotoTransistor.jpg
They turn light into power. This helps us use tools. It can even make food from the sun. It is very cool! Can you see light?
Photodiode array chip.jpg
Photodiode array chip.jpg

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File:Photodiode symbol.svg
Photodiode symbol.svg
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Photodiode operation-en.svg
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IEEE 315-1975 (1993) 8.6.16.svg
File:PhotoTransistor.jpg
PhotoTransistor.jpg
File:Photodiode array chip.jpg
Photodiode array chip.jpg
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Optical mouse chip detail.png
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