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Definition of Photodiode
1. Noun. a semiconductor two-terminal component whose electrical characteristics are light-sensitive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Photodiode
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Photodiode
Literary usage of Photodiode
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Technical Digest Symposium on Optical Fiber Measurements edited by P. A. Williams, G. W. Day (2001)
"The advantage of a frequency response transfer standard consisting of a photodiode
combined with an rf power-sensor is reviewed. ..."
2. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"However, they offer no gain. The avalanche photodiodes have high gain but also
higher noise. A PIN photodiode, when used with an optical-fiber amplifier as ..."
3. Precision Spectroscopy, Diode Lasers, and Optical Frequency Measuredited by Leo Hollberg edited by Leo Hollberg (2000)
"The beam from a single-mode diode laser DL l (drive laser) is passed through a
Rb cell and is then detected on a fast photodiode. ..."