Photodiode Quiz

What is a photodiode?

• A type of capacitor

• A type of resistor

• A type of inductor

• A PN Junction semiconductor device

What does reverse bias condition mean for a photodiode?

• P side connected to positive terminal and N side to negative terminal

• P side connected to negative terminal and N side to positive terminal

• Both sides connected to positive terminal

• Both sides connected to negative terminal

How does a photodiode generate electric current?

• By consuming sound energy

• By consuming magnetic energy

• By consuming light energy

• By consuming heat energy

What is the purpose of applying external energy to the depletion region in a photodiode?

• To increase charge carriers

• To decrease charge carriers

• To stabilize charge carriers

• To maintain charge carriers

In which applications are photodiodes commonly used?

• Optical communications

• Cooking appliances

• Automobile engines

• Home lighting systems

What is the function of a photodiode in optical communications?

• To regulate temperature

• To convert light energy into electrical current

• To amplify sound waves

• To store data