Austria, Gerwin Iver Luis

Quinto, Beatrice Gail

Salcepuedes, Neil

BETMxT 2-B

Sensor Engineering

Photodiode

Introduction

The photodiode is a special kind of diode that works in reverse bias and converts light
energy into electrical energy when light hits it. The amount of current flowing through the diode
is directly inversely proportional to the intensity of the light. This indicates that the photodiode's
reverse current will also rise if the light intensity at the PN junction is increased.

It works as a P and N junction that is connected in reverse bias, which creates a huge
depletion region at the PN Junction. Holes make up the majority of carriers in the P-type, while
electrons make up the majority in the n-type. At the point when we interface the photodiode in
switch predisposition and in the event that there is no brightening or light on photodiode in that
condition we get a tiny measure of current in microampere we called that current as dim current.

The photodiode works in reverse-biased mode. The reverse-biased voltage that is applied
has no effect on the photocurrent. Without any light or you can say in zero illuminance we get
right around zero photograph current and a small measure of dull current. We may also notice an
increase in photocurrent as the intensity of the light increases. So Photocurrent increments
straightly with the expansion in optical power.
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Photodiode

Activity Sheet

Illustration/Circuit Diagram

Introduction

The photodiodes are always used in reverse bias in a circuit. P-type connects to the
negative of the battery terminal. And n-type connects to the positive of the battery terminal. A
simple circuit of a photodiode is presented here with a photodiode, 10k resistor, and a 5v DC
voltage.
Objectives

At the end of this activity, students should able to:

1. Explain the application of Photodiode in the circuit

2. Explain the working principle of a Photodiode
3. Identify real-life situations where a Photodiode can be applied

Materials

 1 x 10k Resistor
 1 x Generic LED
 1 x Photodiode
 A 5v power source
 Jumper Wires
 Breadboard

Procedure/Instructions

1. Create an Actual Photodiode Circuit given. Connect and place the components
accordingly using the given Illustration/Circuit Diagram given.
2. Check the components before
3. After finishing the circuit, connect it to the power source.
4. Test the Photodiode and LED if it’s working
5. If it’s working you’re good to go
6. If it’s not functioning check the circuit or the components used.

Prepared By:

Austria, Gerwin Iver Luis

Quinto, Beatrice Gail
Salcepuedes, Neil
BETMxT 2-B
3-21-23
Questions

1. What is your observation on the LED, after you turn on your circuits? Discuss it.

2. Totally Cover the Photodiode with an object or using a hand. What is your observation on
the circuit?

3. Slightly hover an object or your hand to cover to the Photodiode and then slowly move
the object/hand towards it. Discuss your observation to the circuit?
 Austria, Gerwin Iver Luis

Quinto, Beatrice Gail

Salcepuedes, Neil

BETMxT 2-B

Sensor Engineering

Photodiode

GANNT CHART
Photodiode Progress
ACTIVITIES DATE
3-7-23 3-8-23 3-14-23 3-21-23 3-22-23 3-28-23
1. Planning ✔
2. Group Discussion ✔
3. Canvassing of Materials ✔
4. Purchasing of Materials ✔
5. Actual Simulation ✔
6. Constructing the Circuit ✔
7. Testing ✔
8. Purchasing and replacing defect ✔
components
9. Soldering ✔
10. Testing ✔
11. Making Activity Sheet ✔
12. Making of Casing ✔
13. Printing of Activity Sheet and ✔
Gantt Chart
14. Final Testing and Checking ✔