Phototransistor

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any semiconductor device whose electrical characteristics are light-sensitive.

    "In some projects, the fiber optic cable will be mounted on the LEDs (D1, D6, D8, and on U22) or the phototransistor (Q4)."

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"In some projects, the fiber optic cable will be mounted on the LEDs (D1, D6, D8, and on U22) or the phototransistor (Q4)."

Etymology

From photo- + transistor.

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