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How does a photodetector convert a light signal into an electrical signal?
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∙ 11y ago
- photoresistor - resistance drops with brighter light
- solarcell - generates voltage when illuminated
- phototransistor - collector current increases with brighter light
- photomultiplier - anode current increases with brighter light
- etc.
Or did you want the physics?
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