PIN Photodiode | It’s working Principle, Construction, VI Characteristics.

pin photodiode

What Is PIN Diode? A PIN photodiode is a specialized semiconductor device that converts light energy into an electrical current. It is widely used in various applications, ranging from optical communications and sensing to medical imaging and scientific research. The unique structure and operating principle of a PIN photodiode make it a versatile and efficient … Read more

What is Photodiode? Its operations and applications

What Is Photodiode? A photodiode is a p-n junction semiconductor diode that is always operated in reverse-biased conditions. It is a special type of diode called a light detector or photodetector. It is used to convert light signals into electrical signals. Symbol of Photodiode The photodiode symbol is very similar to the normal p-n junction … Read more

POWER DIODE : Structure, Types, Characteristics & Working

Definition A power diode is a type of diode that is commonly used in power electronics circuits. The power diode is a simple semiconductor device that includes three layers, two terminals , a single junction & conducts current in one direction. In order to increase the power handling capacity we use power diode by small changes in … Read more

Schottky Diode (Hot Carrier Diode)

Definition “A Schottky Diode is a metal-semiconductor diode with a low forward voltage drop and a very fast switching speed” What Is Schottky Diode ? The Schottky Diode is another type of semiconductor diode but have the advantage that their forward voltage drop is less (0.15 to 0.3V) than that of the conventional silicon pn-junction diode (0.6 … Read more

Top 50 Basic Electronics MCQ Part -2

This post contains Top 50 Basic Electronics MCQ. If you want to see my previous post on basic electronic part – 1 click here. Please download basic electronics MCQ part 2 questions. For all MCQ topics like 8051 Microcontroller, 8086 Microprocessor, Power Electronics, PLC and SCADA you can check here Please check my YouTube channel … Read more