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Discrete semiconductor devices Key Terms

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Discrete semiconductor devices

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  • Hall effect

    The phenomenon where a voltage difference is generated across a conductor when it is placed in a magnetic field and carries current.

  • Hall voltage

    The voltage generated across a conductor due to the Hall effect, proportional to the magnetic field strength and the current flowing through the conductor.

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