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An LED emits light, when forward-biased.

A photodiode reacts to light, producing a current.

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What does LED stand for in LED lights?

Light Emitting Diode - LED


Differences between LED and photodiode?

The Simplest Difference is that LED emits Light, & Photodiode converts Light energy into electrical Energy


What is an L.E.D?

Light Emitting Diode Light Emitting Diode The acronym LED is short for a light-emitting diode.


Is a light emitting diode called a light emitting diode if its not on?

YES


Is LED stands for liquid emitting diode?

No. Light Emitting Diode


what does led stand for led?

Light Emitting DiodeLight-emitting diode - a semiconductor that glows when a voltage is applied


What is the different between photo-diode and LED?

A Photo-diode is used to receive light. whereas the L.E.D. is a Light Emitting Diode.


What meaning led?

light emitting diode and its a diode that emitting the light when the current passes through it and it used in the TV screen


LED stands for Light-Emitting?

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.


Which is better light emitting diode or laser diode?

Laser diode


How to turn off a circuit with photodiode?

with a simple led and photo diode


What is expansion of LED?

Light Emitting Diode