Photodiodes can convert light energy directly into an electric current that can be measured with a meter. The relationship between the intensity of the light shining on the photodiode and the output current is nearly linear, allowing photodiodes to act as a photovoltaic current source.
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Photodiodes can convert light energy directly into an electric current that can be measured with a meter. The relationship between the intensity of the light shining on the photodiode and the output current is nearly linear, allowing photodiodes to act as a photovoltaic current source.
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Photodiode ApplicationsPhotovoltaic Current Source
Photodiode converts light energy directly into electric current that can be measured with meter. The input intensity of light and the output current are nearly linear.