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Message #10297
To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: Dane Gardner dane@foremostspring.com
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:55:48 -0500
Subject: RE: pdiode ptransistor?
> Actually a transistor is two diodes back to back. You might (I've never
> tried) be able to use the photo-transistor as a photodiode by only using
two
> of the pins. The drain and either the collector or the anode should
> work...but you have to be sure of the direction... so just test it. :)
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> Dane Gardner
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> -----Original Message-----
> Behalf Of William Cox
> Subject: pdiode ptransistor?
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> Frankly what IS the difference between a photodiode and a phototransistor?
> I'm using phototransistors in my pvore, and I'm not sure if it will work
> right.
> -William
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