What is Photodiode ? How Photodiode Works ? Photodiode Explained

Опубликовано: 07 Апрель 2019
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In this video, the photodiode working, different specifications of the photodiode and the operating modes of the photodiodes (Photovoltaic Mode and Photoconductive Mode) have been explained.

By watching this video you will learn the following topics:

0:19 What is Photodiode? How does Photodiode Works?

3:20 Photodiode parameters
1. Dark Current
2. Responsivity
3. Quantum Efficiency
4. Response Time
5. Noise Equivalent Power

10:44 Different modes of operation of Photodiode
1. Photovoltaic
2. Photoconductive

What is Photodiode?

The photodiode is a semiconductor device which converts the light into electrical current.

Photodiode parameters

1. Dark Current
2. Responsivity
3. Quantum Efficiency
4. Response Time
5. Noise Equivalent Power

Different Modes of operation of Photodiode

The photodiode can be operated in two modes.
1) Photovoltaic Mode
2) Photoconductive Mode

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This video will be helpful to everyone in understanding what is the photodiode and the working of the photodiode.

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