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What is the primary role of photovoltaic cells in sustainable energy?
What is the primary role of photovoltaic cells in sustainable energy?
What is the process by which light energy is converted into electrical energy in photovoltaic cells?
What is the process by which light energy is converted into electrical energy in photovoltaic cells?
What is the main application of photodiodes?
What is the main application of photodiodes?
What is the characteristic of phototransistors that makes them different from normal transistors?
What is the characteristic of phototransistors that makes them different from normal transistors?
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What is the function of LDRs?
What is the function of LDRs?
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What is the difference between photodiodes and phototransistors?
What is the difference between photodiodes and phototransistors?
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What is the characteristic of photovoltaic cells that makes them different from photodiodes?
What is the characteristic of photovoltaic cells that makes them different from photodiodes?
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What is the common application of photovoltaic cells and solar panels?
What is the common application of photovoltaic cells and solar panels?
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What is the principle behind the operation of a PIR sensor?
What is the principle behind the operation of a PIR sensor?
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What is the primary difference between a laser diode and an LED?
What is the primary difference between a laser diode and an LED?
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What is the purpose of a Hall Effect sensor in an application?
What is the purpose of a Hall Effect sensor in an application?
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What is the factor that determines the color of the laser light?
What is the factor that determines the color of the laser light?
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What is the principle behind the operation of a laser diode?
What is the principle behind the operation of a laser diode?
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What is the primary application of a PIR sensor?
What is the primary application of a PIR sensor?
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What is the effect of a magnetic field on the semiconductor in a Hall Effect sensor?
What is the effect of a magnetic field on the semiconductor in a Hall Effect sensor?
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What is the characteristic of the light beam produced by a laser diode?
What is the characteristic of the light beam produced by a laser diode?
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What is the primary function of a proximity sensor?
What is the primary function of a proximity sensor?
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What type of radiation is used by some proximity sensors to detect a target?
What type of radiation is used by some proximity sensors to detect a target?
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Which type of proximity sensor is useful for detecting metallic objects?
Which type of proximity sensor is useful for detecting metallic objects?
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What is the principle of operation of an Inductive Proximity Sensor?
What is the principle of operation of an Inductive Proximity Sensor?
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What type of proximity sensor can detect both metallic and non-metallic targets?
What type of proximity sensor can detect both metallic and non-metallic targets?
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What is the principle of operation of an Optical Proximity Sensor?
What is the principle of operation of an Optical Proximity Sensor?
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What type of proximity sensor is used in self-driving cars?
What type of proximity sensor is used in self-driving cars?
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What is the primary characteristic of a Magnetic Proximity Sensor?
What is the primary characteristic of a Magnetic Proximity Sensor?
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What is the primary function of an ultrasonic sensor?
What is the primary function of an ultrasonic sensor?
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How does an ultrasonic sensor determine the distance to a target?
How does an ultrasonic sensor determine the distance to a target?
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What is the primary function of a magnetometer?
What is the primary function of a magnetometer?
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What is the difference between absolute and relative magnetometers?
What is the difference between absolute and relative magnetometers?
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How does a color sensor determine the color of an object?
How does a color sensor determine the color of an object?
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What does a color sensor rely on to translate light information into color data?
What does a color sensor rely on to translate light information into color data?
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What is the primary function of an E-Nose device?
What is the primary function of an E-Nose device?
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What is the primary function of a transducer in an ultrasonic sensor?
What is the primary function of a transducer in an ultrasonic sensor?
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Which of the following is NOT a common application of Heartbeat Sensors?
Which of the following is NOT a common application of Heartbeat Sensors?
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What is the primary method of calibration for relative magnetometers?
What is the primary method of calibration for relative magnetometers?
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What is the principle behind the operation of Fuel Cell Breathalyzers?
What is the principle behind the operation of Fuel Cell Breathalyzers?
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What is the main disadvantage of Semiconductor Oxide Sensors in breathalyzers?
What is the main disadvantage of Semiconductor Oxide Sensors in breathalyzers?
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How does an optical Heartbeat Sensor measure heart rate?
How does an optical Heartbeat Sensor measure heart rate?
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What is the primary advantage of E-Nose devices over human olfactory senses?
What is the primary advantage of E-Nose devices over human olfactory senses?
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What is the principle behind the operation of Infrared Spectroscopy breathalyzers?
What is the principle behind the operation of Infrared Spectroscopy breathalyzers?
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What is the primary application of E-Nose devices in fruit and vegetable testing?
What is the primary application of E-Nose devices in fruit and vegetable testing?
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Study Notes
Photovoltaic Cell (Solar Cell)
- Converts light into electrical energy due to its voltage-producing capability.
- Plays a crucial role in sustainable energy by harnessing solar energy to reduce carbon footprint.
- Works through the Photovoltaic Effect, where sunlight photons knock electrons loose from atoms, generating electricity.
- Applications include solar panels, solar-powered chargers, and solar street lighting.
Photodiode
- A semiconductor device with a P-N junction that converts photons into electrical current.
- Can be used in both forward and reverse bias, producing both voltage and current.
- Mainly used in solar cells to power electrical equipment from solar energy.
Phototransistor
- A light-sensitive transistor that amplifies the photoelectric current generated from converting light energy.
- Has a similar structure to a transistor, except with a light-sensitive base region.
- Connected only in forward bias, requires a power source to operate, and generates current only.
- Mainly used for detecting or sensing light intensity.
LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
- A tiny light-sensing device also known as a photoresistor.
- Resistance changes as the amount of light falling on it changes, working on the principle of photoconductivity.
Laser
- An acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation."
- A special type of diode designed to convert electrical energy into light through stimulated emission.
- Functions similarly to a regular P-N junction, but is optimized for light generation.
- Produces a concentrated, coherent light beam, with the color depending on the type of semiconductor material used.
PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor
- An electronic sensor used in motion detectors, triggered lighting devices, and protection systems.
- Measures devices emitting infrared light in their field of view, detecting the presence of people or animals through the heat emitted by their bodies.
Hall Effect Sensor
- A transducer that varies its output voltage in response to a magnetic field.
- Used for proximity switching, positioning, speed detection, and current sensing applications.
- Works by deflecting charge carriers (electrons and holes) to the sides of the semiconductor, creating a Hall voltage perpendicular to the current flow and magnetic field.
Ultrasonic Sensor
- An electronic device that measures the distance of a target object by emitting ultrasonic sound waves.
- Converts the reflected sound into an electrical signal, determining the distance by measuring time lapses between the sending and receiving of the ultrasonic pulse.
Magnetometer
- A device that measures magnetic field or magnetic dipole moment.
- Different types of magnetometers measure the direction, strength, or relative change of a magnetic field at a particular location.
- Examples include absolute and relative magnetometers, used to measure the Earth's field.
Color Sensor
- Uses photodiodes to convert light reflected from an object into electrical signals.
- Processes the signals to determine the object's color based on its light absorption properties.
- Relies on color models (RGB, CMYK) to translate light information into color data.
Proximity Sensor
- A non-contact sensor that detects the presence of an object (target) when the target enters the sensor's field.
- Uses sound, light, infrared radiation (IR), or electromagnetic fields to detect a target.
- Examples include inductive, optical, capacitive, and magnetic proximity sensors.
E-Nose (Electronic Nose)
- A sensor device that detects smell more effectively than the human sense of smell.
- Used to distinguish complex volatiles that reproduce the structure and principle of olfactory sense.
- Mainly used for quality evaluation, maturity detection, and species identification in fruit and vegetable testing.
Heartbeat Sensor
- A device designed to monitor and measure heart rate in real-time.
- Commonly used in fitness tracking, medical monitoring, and research.
- Detects the pulse by measuring changes in blood volume through the skin using optical or electrical methods.
Breathalyzer
- Operates on the principle that alcohol present in the bloodstream is exhaled in the breath.
- Measures the amount of alcohol vapor present when a person breathes into the device.
- Uses technologies such as fuel cell sensors, semiconductor oxide sensors, and infrared spectroscopy.
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Understand the principles and applications of photovoltaic cells and photodiodes, including their roles in sustainable energy and solar power systems.
