photodiode
[/ˌfoʊtoʊˈdaɪoʊd/]
nounmasculinepl: photodiodes
fotodiodo
1. A semiconductor device that converts light into electrical current, used in optical sensing and communication applications
The camera sensor uses a photodiode array to capture digital images.
O sensor da câmera utiliza um arranjo de fotodiodos para capturar imagens digitais.
2. A type of photodetector with a p-n junction that generates photocurrent when exposed to light
Photodiodes are essential components in fiber-optic communication systems.
Os fotodiodos são componentes essenciais nos sistemas de comunicação por fibra óptica.
Photodiodes are primarily discussed in technical and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is universally used in electronics engineering, telecommunications, and optics without significant cultural variation. In Brazil, the English term 'photodiode' is often retained in technical literature alongside the Portuguese 'fotodiodo'.
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