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SPURIOUS SWITCHING [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Devices
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Telecommunications Switching
CONT

Different to a photodiode, the photocurrent produced by a light energy (photons) falling on its surface is amplified by the phototransistor effect. Because of this, a photocell that incorporates a phototransistor mounted at a distance from the sensor electronics is much less prone to electrical interference (which can cause spurious switching) than one that incorporates a photodiode.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs électroniques
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Commutation (Télécommunications)
DEF

[électronique] Commutation involontaire de circuits due à la charge statique d'un satellite.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dispositivos electrónicos
  • Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
  • Conmutación (Telecomunicaciones)
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