3. Table of Contents:
What is photodiode?
Symbol
Materials
Working Principle
VI Characteristics
Applications
Advantages and Disadvantages
11. Advantages:
Low Noise
Low dark current
High Speed
Disadvantages:
Have high response times
Low sensitivity
Latent effect
12. Conclusion:
Photodiode converts light energy into electrical energy.
It operates in reverse biased.
Light energy enters into depletion region.
Amount of current is mostly depends upon the intensity of light.