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What is dark current in photodiode?

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The given graph represents V - I characteristic for a semiconductor device.
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Which of the following statement is correct?
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Two p - n photodiodes are fabricated from semiconductors with band gap of 2.8eV and 2.6eV, respectively.

Choose the correct statement from the following.

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LED is constructed from Ga-As-P semiconducting material. The energy gap of this LED is 1.9 eV. Calculate the wavelength of light emitted and its colour. h=6.63×10-34 J-s and c=3×108 m s-1
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How can we reduce dark current in photodiode?

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 Responsivity of photodiode is defined as ratio of photocurrent (IP) to incident light power P at given _____.
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 Dark currents in photodiode can be reduced by using a protective guard ring of _____ material.
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V = +V, In this state the current increases exponentially. This state is also known as _____ bias mode.
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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Is a photodiode a current source?
 
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How much current does a photodiode produce?
 
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 The responsivity of silicon photodiode is a measure of sensitivity to light. It is defined as ratio of _____ (IP) to incident light power P at given wavelength.
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What is the formula of responsivity of photodiode?
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Dark currents in photodiode can be reduced by using a protective guard ring of conductive material.
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How is photodiode responsivity measured?
 
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What are the characteristics of photodiode?
 
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What is the main disadvantages of PIN photodiode?
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What is photodiode and its application?
 
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What is the cutoff wavelength of a photodiode?