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Photodiode

An electro-optic component comprised of two electrodes in a semiconductor material where the reverse current varies with illumination. It detects optical power and converts optical power to electrical power.

See also Detectivity , Quantum Efficiency (QE) , Spectral Response , Breakdown Voltage (BDV) , Amplifiers , Shunt Resistance

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