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Photodiode

Reverse biased operation, responsivity, dark current.

Mohith N
Updated: 27 March 2026
4 min read

Photodiode Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of photodiode operation, responsivity, and dark current behavior.

Question 1 of 3

Q1.A silicon photodiode has a responsivity of 0.6 A/W at 850 nm. If the incident optical power is 200 uW, what is the photocurrent?