The photodiode is used to detect the optical signals. These diodes are preferably operated in reverse biased mode because:
The photodiode is used to detect the optical signals. These diodes are preferably operated in reverse biased mode because:
Option 1 - <p>Fractional change in majority carriers produce higher forward bias current</p>
Option 2 - <p>Fractional change in majority carriers produce higher reverse bias current</p>
Option 3 - <p>Fractional change in minority carriers produce higher forward bias current</p>
Option 4 - <p>Fractional change in minority carriers produce higher reverse bias current</p>
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Very small change in minority charge carriers produces high value of reverse bias current.
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