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phototransistor

/ˌfəʊtəʊtrænˈsɪstə/

/ˌfoʊtətrænˈsɪstɚ/

phototransistornoun

phototransistors

/ˌfəʊtəʊtrænˈsɪstə/

/ˌfoʊtətrænˈsɪstɚ/

Translations

The phototransistor is used in optical sensors.

Фототранзистор используется в оптических датчиках.

Definitions

A semiconductor device that uses light to control the flow of current, functioning as a light-sensitive transistor.

The phototransistor was used in the circuit to detect changes in light intensity.

An electronic component that combines a photodiode and a transistor to produce an amplified current in response to light.

When exposed to bright sunlight, the phototransistor generated a stronger signal than the photodiode alone.

Synonyms

photosensitive transistor

light-sensitive transistor

light-activated transistor

phototransistoradjective

/ˌfəʊtəʊtrænˈzɪstə/

/ˌfoʊtoʊtrænˈzɪstər/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g. 'phototransistor circuit'.

Definitions

Relating to or involving phototransistors.

The engineer designed a phototransistor sensor array for the robotics project.

Synonyms