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The video delves into testing the duration of a camera flash using different devices such as a photodiode, phototransistor, and photo resistor. It compares their sensitivity to ambient lighting, with the photodiode showing the quickest response time and being deemed suitable for the task. Different segments discuss the rise and fall times of the devices, highlighting the photodiode's superior performance. The video concludes with the photodiode outperforming the phototransistor in reacting to light changes and speculates about radio transmission upon capacitor discharge. Ultimately, the analysis confirms the photodiode's effectiveness in measuring flash duration, with the disposable camera flash duration aligning with expectations.
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In this segment of the video, the creator discusses testing the duration of a camera flash using three devices: a photo resistor, a photo transistor, and a photo diode. The devices are compared based on their sensitivity to ambient lighting. The scope display shows the reactions of each device when covered, with the photo diode showing the quickest response time. The photo transistor exhibits fast rise and fall times, while the photo resistor has slow response times, making it unsuitable for this project. The video also shows a 555 circuit indicating slow flashing, with the photo transistor displaying an on time of about 2.5 milliseconds, considered slow for camera flashes.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the reaction times of a photodiode and a phototransistor when exposed to light from a 555 timer. The photodiode shows a quick rise time, while the phototransistor has a slower reaction time, with a noticeable delay in response. The fall time of the phototransistor is significantly longer, impacting its overall waveform. The photodiode is highlighted for its fast rise times compared to the phototransistor. The presenter mentions testing the devices with a disposable camera flash in a future video to observe their reactions to bright light.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the comparison between a photo diode and a photo transistor in terms of response time and fall time. The photo diode exhibited a faster response and fall time than the photo transistor, indicating its suitability for measuring flash duration. The presenter also speculates about a possible radio transmission when the capacitor discharged. The analysis showed that the photo diode outperformed the photo transistor in reacting to light changes. The disposable camera flash duration was found to be approximately 804 microseconds, consistent with expectations.