A photodiode used as a light detector is commonly operated under?

  • AReverse bias
  • BHeavy forward bias only
  • CZero voltage in every application
  • DAvalanche breakdown necessarily
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Correct Answer: A. Reverse bias
Explanation: Photodiodes are commonly reverse biased so incident light produces a measurable photocurrent with useful response speed and sensitivity.
Reference: Standard optoelectronics: photodiode