#13.1.1
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.
#13.1.2
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.
#13.1.3
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.
#13.1.4
Hall effect sensor
Use as magnetic field sensor to monitor attitude.
Use in tachometer.
Principles of operation are not required.