MOSFET (metal-oxide semiconducting field-effect transistor)
Simplified structure, behaviour and characteristics.
Drain, source and gate.
VDS, VGS, IDSS, and Vth
Use as a switch, use as a device with a very high input resistance.
Use in N-channel, enhancement mode only is required.
Zener diode
Characteristic curve showing zener breakdown voltage and typical minimum operating current.
Anode and cathode.
Use with a resistor as a constant voltage source.
Use to provide a reference voltage.
Use as a stabiliser is not required.
Photodiode
Characteristic curves and spectral response curves.
Use in photo-conductive mode as a detector in optical systems.
Use with scintillator to detect atomic particles.
Hall effect sensor
Use as magnetic field sensor to monitor attitude.
Use in tachometer.
Principles of operation are not required.