Avalanche photodiode
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Avalanche photodiode

Avalanche photodiode is basically a PN junction diode which operates in the avalanche breakdown region. Its structure is similar to the PIN photodiode. It is a highly sensitive semiconductor electronic…
Potentiometer
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Potentiometer

What is a potentiometer? The potentiometers are variable linear resistors that deliver an output voltage representing some function of an applied voltage and shaft position. The smaller variable resistors commonly…
How does crystal oscillator work?
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How does crystal oscillator work?

A crystal oscillator is basically a tuned oscillator. It uses a piezoelectric crystal as a resonant tank circuits. It is an electronic oscillator circuit that uses the mechanical resonance of a vibrating crystal of piezoelectric material to create…