Individual radiation-sensitive semiconductor devices in which radiation controls the flow of current through the devices, e.g. photodetectors

Classification Context

Section:

ELECTRICITY

Class:

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Subclass:

INORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES SENSITIVE TO INFRARED RADIATION, LIGHT, ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION OF SHORTER WAVELENGTH OR CORPUSCULAR RADIATION

Scope Notes

Glossary: photoconductive the electrical conductivity of the material changes when light is absorbed by said material

Child Classifications

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• H10F 30/1 the devices being sensitive to infrared radiation, visible or ultraviolet radiation, and having no potential barriers, e.g. photoresistors
• H10F 30/2 the devices having potential barriers, e.g. phototransistors