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Device used to produce electricity from light
A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic cell (PV cell), is an electronic device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by using
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Ratio of energy extracted from sunlight in solar cells
Solar-cell efficiency is the portion of energy in sunlight that is converted into electricity by a solar cell. Efficiency, in combination with latitude
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Part of the history of energy and technology
the photoelectric effect. This discovery laid the foundation for solar cells. Solar cells have gone on to be used in many applications. They have historically
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According to EnergyTrend, the 2011 global top ten polysilicon, solar cell and solar module manufacturers by capacity were found in countries including
List of photovoltaics companies
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Assembly of photovoltaic cells used to generate electricity
A solar panel is a device that converts sunlight into electricity by using multiple solar modules that consist of photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV cells are
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Alternative to silicon-based photovoltaics
A perovskite solar cell (PSC) is a type of solar cell that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic–inorganic lead or
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Method to produce electricity from solar radiation
as photosensors. A photovoltaic system employs solar modules, each comprising a number of solar cells, which generate electrical power. PV installations
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Type of second-generation solar cell
Thin-film solar cells are a type of solar cell made by depositing thin layers of photovoltaic material onto a glass, plastic or metal substrate. Thin-film
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The theory of solar cells explains the process by which light energy in photons is converted into electric current when the photons strike a suitable
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Solar power cell with multiple band gaps from different materials
Multi-junction (MJ) solar cells are solar cells with multiple p–n junctions made of different semiconductor materials. Each material's p–n junction will
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Solar-cell architecture
Heterojunction solar cells (HJT), variously known as Silicon heterojunctions (SHJ) or Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin Layer (HIT), are a family of
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Type of thin-film solar cell
dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC, DSC, DYSC or Grätzel cell) is a low-cost solar cell belonging to the group of thin film solar cells. It is based on
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Semiconducting material used in solar cell technology
for the production of solar cells. These cells are assembled into solar panels as part of a photovoltaic system to generate solar power from sunlight.
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Research in the field of photovoltaics
technology solar cells cheaper and/or more efficient to effectively compete with other energy sources; developing new technologies based on new solar cell architectural
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Solar cell that can produce electrical energy from each side of the cell
solar cell (BSC) is a photovoltaic solar cell that can produce electrical energy from both front and rear side. In contrast, monofacial solar cells produce
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Type of solar cell
plasmonic-enhanced solar cell, commonly referred to simply as plasmonic solar cell, is a type of solar cell (including thin-film or wafer-based cells) that converts
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Type of photovoltaic
An organic solar cell (OSC) or plastic solar cell is a type of photovoltaic that uses organic electronics, a branch of electronics that deals with conductive
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Power system designed to supply usable electric power from solar energy
percent of worldwide produced solar modules, while its rival thin-film has lost market-share. About 70 percent of all solar cells and modules are produced
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solar cell Photoelectrochemical cell (PEC) Plasmonic solar cell Polycrystalline solar cell (multi-Si) Quantum dot solar cell Solid-state solar cell Thin-film
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A tin-based perovskite solar cell (TPSCs) is a special type of perovskite solar cell, based on a tin perovskite structure (ASnX3, where 'A' is a monovalent
Tin-based perovskite solar cell
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Type of solar cell based on quantum dot devices
A quantum dot solar cell (QDSC) is a solar cell design that uses quantum dots as the captivating photovoltaic material. It attempts to replace bulk materials
Quantum_dot_solar_cell
Type of thin-film photovoltaic cell
copper indium gallium selenide solar cell (CIGS cell, sometimes CI(G)S or CIS cell) is a type of thin-film solar cell. It is manufactured by depositing
Copper indium gallium selenide solar cell
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Conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity
calculator powered by a single solar cell to remote homes powered by an off-grid rooftop PV system. Commercial concentrated solar power plants were first developed
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Photovoltaic cell manufacturer
of solar cells in 2019, with shipments totaling 7.3 gigawatts. On 23 July 2001, the company produced its first working polycrystalline solar cell on its
Qcells
Converts output of a photovoltaic panel into a utility frequency alternating current
determines the maximum power from a solar cell. Fill factor is defined as the ratio of the maximum power from the solar cell to the product of Voc and Isc.
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Solar cell containing organic and inorganic matter
biohybrid solar cell is a solar cell made using a combination of organic matter (photosystem I) and inorganic matter. Biohybrid solar cells have been
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Electrical action produced by a non-electrical source
Devices that can provide emf include electrochemical cells, thermoelectric devices, solar cells, photodiodes, electrical generators, inductors, transformers
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High purity form of silicon
and South Korea companies account for the remainder. Polycrystalline solar cells, often called multi-crystalline panels, are highly cost-effective, budget-friendly
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Property of photosensitive devices
over 90% at some wavelengths. A solar cell's quantum efficiency value indicates the amount of current that the cell will produce when irradiated by photons
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Australian engineer and professor
Rear Cell (PERC) in 1983, a technology that significantly increased the conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells, reduced the cost of solar energy
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Non-crystalline silicon
solar cells in solar panels and thin-film transistors in LCDs. Used as semiconductor material for a-Si solar cells, or thin-film silicon solar cells,
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Worldwide growth of photovoltaics
silicon solar cells in the 1950s and 1960s, improved on the cell's efficiency, produced solar radios, and equipped Vanguard I, the first solar powered
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Photovoltaic materials used to replace conventional building materials
two technologies: Crystalline Solar Cells (c-SI) or Thin-Film Solar Cells. C-SI technologies comprise wafers of single-cell crystalline silicon which generally
Building-integrated photovoltaics
Building-integrated_photovoltaics
Aircraft powered directly by electricity, with no other engine needed
Pathfinder, Pathfinder Plus, Centurion, and Helios were a series of solar and fuel cell system–powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) developed by AeroVironment
Electric_aircraft
Photovoltaic solar panels are the power source for almost all spacecraft ever launched. Modern spacecraft typically use multi-junction solar cell and gallium
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Electric vehicle powered by solar energy
A solar electric vehicle is an electric vehicle powered completely or significantly by direct solar energy. Usually, photovoltaic (PV) cells contained
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Schottky barrier solar cell
(Schottky-barrier) solar cell, an interface between a metal and a semiconductor provides the band bending necessary for charge separation. Traditional solar cells are
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Type of photovoltaic system
components Solar panels produce carbon free electricity when irradiated with sunlight. Often made of silicon, solar panels are made of smaller solar cells which
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as largest: Topaz Solar Farm, a PV solar plant at 550 MWAC in central coast area and a second 550-MW plant, the Desert Sunlight Solar Farm located in the
List of photovoltaic power stations
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Type of solar power cell
is the only thin film technology with lower costs than conventional solar cells made of crystalline silicon in multi-kilowatt systems. On a lifecycle
Cadmium telluride photovoltaics
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Direct conversion process from heat to electricity via photons
of a hot object emitting thermal radiation and a photovoltaic cell similar to a solar cell but tuned to the spectrum being emitted from the hot object.
Thermophotovoltaic energy conversion
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Small device to convert solar energy to electricity
4000 Ah) capacity. Such type of solar charger setups generally use an intelligent charge controller. A series of solar cells are installed in a stationary
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Light dependent resistor
photoresistor (also known as a light-dependent resistor, LDR, or photo-conductive cell) is a passive component that decreases in resistance as a result of increasing
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Electricity generating device
Nanocrystal solar cells are solar cells based on a substrate with a coating of nanocrystals. The nanocrystals are typically based on silicon, CdTe or
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include lightweight, thin, and flexible electric/photonics circuits, solar cells, and various medical, chemical and industrial processes enhanced or enabled
Potential applications of graphene
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Flashlights powered by solar energy
at night. An experimental solar flashlight the size of a credit card features a white LED powered by 16 solar cells. Solar powered lights need not be
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Sources of electricity or hydrogen via electrolysis
electrolysis of water. Both types of device are varieties of solar cell, in that a photoelectrochemical cell's function is to use the photoelectric effect (or, very
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American solar power company
semiconductor. The predecessor company, Solar Cells, Inc., was founded in 1990 by inventor Harold McMaster. In 1999, Solar Cells, Inc., was purchased by True North
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Watch that is powered entirely or partly by a solar cell
A solar-powered watch or light-powered watch is a watch that is powered, entirely or partially, by solar power using solar cell technology.[citation needed]
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Flying sun-powered vehicles
store the energy produced by the solar cells and use that energy at night when solar energy is not available. Solar-powered aircraft do not require fuel
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photovoltaic cells are solar cells that are potentially able to overcome the Shockley–Queisser limit of 31–41% power efficiency for single bandgap solar cells. This
Third-generation photovoltaic cell
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Calculators powered by built-in solar cells
Solar-powered calculators are hand-held electronic calculators powered by solar cells mounted on the device. They were introduced at the end of the 1970s
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Former solar energy company
GreatCell Solar Limited (ASX: GSL), previously known as Dyesol, was a solar energy company developing perovskite solar cell 3rd generation thin-film solar
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Inkjet solar cells are solar cells manufactured by low-cost, high tech methods that use an inkjet printer to lay down the semiconductor material and the
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Integrated circuit customized for a specific task
Standard-cell design is the utilization of these functional blocks to achieve very high gate density and good electrical performance. Standard-cell design
Application-specific integrated circuit
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Electric current generation from light
absorption of materials. Theory of solar cells Electromotive force in solar cells Photoelectric effect "Solar Cells - Chemistry Encyclopedia - structure
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Solar power is an important source of electricity in India. Since the mid-2010s, India has increased its solar power significantly with the help of various
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Model range of watches by Citizen
where the solar cells could be mounted under the dial. Previous light powered watches from Citizen and other manufacturers had the solar cell(s) mounted
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significant solar power capacity into their electrical grids to supplement or provide an alternative to conventional energy sources. Solar power plants
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Maximum theoretical efficiency of a solar cell
a solar cell using a single p–n junction to collect power from the cell where the only loss mechanism is radiative recombination in the solar cell. It
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Form of silicon with a continuous, unbroken crystal lattice
as a highly efficient light-absorbing material for the production of solar cells, making it indispensable in the renewable energy sector. It consists
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Large-scale photovoltaic system
A photovoltaic power station, also known as a solar park, solar farm, or solar power plant, is a large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power system (PV
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Nano-scale semiconductor particles
single-electron transistors, solar cells, LEDs, lasers, single-photon sources, second-harmonic generation, quantum computing, cell biology research, microscopy
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Overview of and topical guide to semiconductors
solar cell Luminescent solar concentrator Multi-junction solar cell Organic solar cell Perovskite solar cell Plasmonic solar cell Quantum dot solar cell
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Concept of collecting solar power in outer space and distributing it to Earth
Space-based solar power (SBSP or SSP) is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space with solar power satellites (SPS) and distributing it to
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Part of computer memory
The memory cell is the fundamental building block of computer memory. The memory cell is a device, such as an electronic circuit, that stores one bit of
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Space solar cell and panel manufacturer
Spectrolab Inc. is a manufacturer of space solar cells and panels headquartered in Sylmar, California. It is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, and part
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Radiant light and heat from the Sun, harnessed with technology
either passive solar or active solar depending on how they capture and distribute solar energy or convert it into solar power. Active solar techniques include
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Fabric that generates electricity with light
Solar cell fabric refers to textiles that have integrated photovoltaic (PV) cells, enabling them to generate electricity when exposed to light. This integration
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Use of mirror or lens assemblies to generate current from multi-junction solar cells
onto small, highly efficient, multi-junction (MJ) solar cells. In addition, CPV systems often use solar trackers and sometimes a cooling system to further
Concentrator_photovoltaics
Maximum possible efficiency of electrical power from sunlight
temperature of the photons emitted by the Sun's surface.[citation needed] Solar cells operate as quantum energy conversion devices, and are therefore subject
Thermodynamic efficiency limit
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Photovoltaic power station in Germany
The Erlasee Solar Park, or Solarstrompark Gut Erlasee, is an 11.4 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power station located in Bavaria, southern Germany, in one
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utility-scale solar. American Solar Energy Society Floating solar List of photovoltaics companies Solar cell research Solar landfill — solar installation
Solar power in the United States
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Electronics with semiconductor components
solid state electronic devices are the microprocessor chip, LED lamp, solar cell, charge coupled device (CCD) image sensor used in cameras, and semiconductor
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Solar cell power extraction method
the efficiency of power transfer from the solar cell depends on the amount of available sunlight, shading, solar panel temperature and the load's electrical
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Concept in circuit analysis
open-circuit voltage may be thought of as the voltage that must be applied to a solar cell or a battery to stop the current. It is sometimes given the symbol Voc
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Type of solar panel
silicon solar cells per panel reaching as much as 100 watts DC rating per shingle. Solar shingles are manufactured by several companies. Solar shingles
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Auto racing using solar powered vehicles
Solar car racing refers to competitive races of electric vehicles which are powered by solar energy obtained from solar panels on the surface of the car
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Lamp powered by one or more solar panels
technologies have used thin-film solar cells. Since modern solar cells were introduced in 1954 at Bell labs, advances in solar cell efficiency at converting light
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American solar electric 3-wheel vehicle
lightweight carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials, and built-in solar cells to extend its range by up to 64 km (40 mi) per day. While early prototypes
Aptera (solar electric vehicle)
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Self-powered phototransistor
solaristor (from SOLAR cell transISTOR) is a compact two-terminal self-powered phototransistor. The two-in-one transistor plus solar cell achieves the high-low
Solaristor
Electric car powered by solar energy
A solar car is a solar vehicle for use on public roads or race tracks. Solar vehicles are electric vehicles that use self-contained solar cells to provide
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Device that orients a payload towards the Sun
A solar tracker is a device that orients a payload toward the Sun. Payloads are usually solar panels, parabolic troughs, Fresnel reflectors, lenses, or
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Indian renewable energy company
headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka, that manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and solar cells through its subsidiaries. Its subsidiary, Emmvee Photovoltaic
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Overview of and topical guide to solar energy
efficiency in solar photovoltaic power generation, concentrating solar thermal power, and solar water heaters. Solar cell efficiency – Solar cell – made from
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Emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation hits a material
English translation of Einstein's 1905 paper. (Retrieved: 2014 Apr 11) Solar Cells - Chemistry Encyclopedia - structure, metal, equation, The pn Junction
Photoelectric_effect
Vacuum tube used to display images
(APD) Solar cell Multi-junction solar cell (MJ) Hybrid solar cell Schottky junction solar cell Plasmonic solar cell Heterojunction solar cell (HJT) Schottky
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Manufacturer of photovoltaics
manufacturer SolarWorld. SolarWorld's computers were hacked about the same time. In 2016, SolarWorld started ‘gradually’ migrating cell production to
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Type of watercraft
electric boats has been increasing steadily, especially as more efficient solar cells have become available, for the first time making possible motorboats
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Science museum in Gifu, Japan
having their own cascade. The entrance to the Solar Ark has solar wings which are composed of HIT solar cells that generate electricity on the topside and
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it an unsuitable place for solar power, as solar panels work on daylight, not necessarily direct sunlight." Some solar cells work better in direct sunlight
Solar power in the United Kingdom
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Array of logic gates that are reprogrammable
allowed users to shine an ultraviolet lamp on the die to erase the EPROM cells that held the device configuration. Xilinx (now owned by AMD) produced the
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Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer
Motech Industries Inc. or Motech Solar, is a solar cell manufacturer based in Taiwan, ranked as the 6th largest solar cell manufacturer in the world in 2007
Motech
Type of display device
behind the color converter and embedded in-cell of the LCD glass; this would improve viewing angles as well. In-cell arrangement of the analyzer and/or the
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American company
has a glass driving surface with underlying solar cells, electronics, and sensors to act as a part of solar array with programmable capability. The concept
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Mounting systems for solar panels
building integrated, shading, vertical mounted and fencing systems. A solar cell performs the best (most energy per unit time) when its surface is perpendicular
Photovoltaic_mounting_system
Singaporean solar energy company
Maxeon Solar filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Canadian Solar. The alleged infringement was linked to Maxeon's TOPCon solar cell technology
Maxeon_Solar_Technologies
Electronic circuit formed on a small, flat piece of semiconductor material
gallium arsenide are used for specialized applications like LEDs, lasers, solar cells and the highest-speed integrated circuits. It took decades to perfect
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Device that controls current between electrodes
pulse effect of nuclear explosions, or geomagnetic storms produced by giant solar flares. This property kept them in use for certain military applications
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Two-terminal electronic component
kind of diode most sensitive to light). A photodiode can be used in solar cells, in photometry, or in optical communications. Multiple photodiodes may
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