Briefly describe photodiodes.

What will be an ideal response?


The photodiode is so named because of its response to a light source. Photodiodes are housed in a case that has a window that permits light to strike the semi-conductor material. Photodiodes can be used in two basic ways: as photovoltiac devices and as photoconductiv devices.

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The splines of the drive shaft yoke should be lubricated to prevent ________.

A) A vibration B) Spline bind C) Transmission fluid leaking from the extension housing D) Rust

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A diode that is designed to block reverse bias current but only up to a specified voltage is known as?

A. blocking diode B. photo diode C. zener diode D. small signal diode

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Now make an equivalent sketch for {1011} twinning in titanium.

What will be an ideal response?

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The total resistance of all the parallel loads is always more than the smallest individual resistance.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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