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responsivity

responsivity

8.9
How much electrical output a sensor gives when light hits it
  • noun
  • /rɪˌspɒnsˈɪvɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : responsividad
  • In his research, he focused on the responsivity of different sensors to infrared radiation.

Examples

  • The scientist measured the sensor's responsivity to light at various wavelengths to assess its performance.

  • The new ODD-1 photodiode features responsivity of 400 nm to 1,100 nm, low dark current, and an active area of 1.35 mm x 0.76 mm.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The second research question addressed changes in sexual responsivity and activity.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The responsivity of the instrument increased significantly when exposed to higher levels of physical input.

Synonyms

sensitivity
vsresponsivity
  • Specialized
29 4.1

How well a device or test notices small changes

is a measured electrical output per unit of incoming physical input
sensitiveness
vsresponsivity
6.8

Ability to feel or notice very small physical changes

measures electrical response size for a given amount of physical input

How Sensitive

sensitivity
  • Specialized
29 4.1
responsivity
  • Specialized
8.9
insensitivity
16 5.5

Surface Forms

responsivity singular
responsivities plural

Morphology

responsivity = responsive (semi-transparent) = response + ive + ity

Built from 'responsive' + '-ity', but the sense here is a specialized technical measurement (sensor electrical output), so the link is logical but somewhat specialized for learners.

Etymology

Responsivity comes from the root respond, which means 'to answer'. For a sensor, responsivity is like how strongly the device 'answers' light or radiation with an electrical signal, so higher responsivity means a clearer electrical reply to small amounts of input.