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Why a photodiode is operated in reverse bias

This type of question, asked 3 times: 25 Jun 2022, 24 Jan 2023, 25 Jan 2023. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    25 Jun 2022

    17
    The photodiode is used to detect the optical signals. These diodes are preferably operated in reverse biased mode because.

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  2. Question 2

    24 Jan 2023

    20
    Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion AA and the other is labelled as Reason RR Assertion A: Photodiodes are preferably operated in reverse bias condition for light intensity measurement. Reason: The current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for a p−np - n junction diode. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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  3. Question 3

    25 Jan 2023

    7
    Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Photodiodes are used in forward bias usually for measuring the light intensity. Reason R: For a p-n junction diode, at applied voltage VV the current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for ∣Vz∣>±V≥\left| V_{z} \right|> \pm V \geq ∣V0∣\left| V_{0} \right| where V0V_{0} is the threshold voltage and VzV_{z} is the breakdown voltage. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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