CdS cell
Definition: Cadmium sulphide cell: exposure meter design based on photoconductive properties of cadmium sulphide. * Electrical resistance of CdS drops as more light falls on it. * More sensitive than selenium cell - which it superseded - but needs battery for operation. * Has itself been superseded by SPD cell.
Related Terms:
silicon photodiode
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