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What is the purpose of developing PIN photodiodes?
What is the purpose of developing PIN photodiodes?
- To decrease the voltage drop
- To increase the sensitivity
- To increase the response speed (correct)
- To reduce the dark current
Why are photodiodes always connected in reverse bias?
Why are photodiodes always connected in reverse bias?
- To enhance the internal photoelectric effect
- To decrease the voltage drop
- To reduce the dark current (correct)
- To increase the response speed
What is the principle behind the operation of a photodiode?
What is the principle behind the operation of a photodiode?
- Thermoelectric effect
- Internal photoelectric effect (correct)
- Electromagnetic induction
- External photoelectric effect
What is a common application of PIN photodiodes?
What is a common application of PIN photodiodes?
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How many types of photodiodes are mentioned in the text?
How many types of photodiodes are mentioned in the text?
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