6. Light Dependent Resistor (LDR)
• A device whose resistance depends on the intensity of light.
• Basically, it is made up of semiconductor.
• In semiconductors
𝑅 𝛼
1
𝑇
i-e When temperature increases, resistance decreases & Vice
Versa.
LDR
7. Comparator as a Night Switch
𝑉𝑅 =
𝑅2
𝑅1 + 𝑅2
𝑉𝑐𝑐 𝑉′ =
𝑅3
𝑅 𝐿 + 𝑅3
𝑉𝑐𝑐
Time Temp. 𝑅 𝐿 V' Output Voltage 𝑉𝑜
Day High Low Large 𝑉′ > 𝑉𝑅 → 𝑉𝑜 = −𝑉𝑐𝑐
Night Low High Low 𝑉′ < 𝑉𝑅 → 𝑉𝑜 = +𝑉𝑐𝑐
Reference Voltage at (+) input 𝑉′
is the voltage at (-) input
Light on when 𝑉𝑜 = +𝑉𝑐𝑐