Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier Formula

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Optical current is a current sensor for measuring direct current. By using a single-ended optical fiber around the current conductor. Check FAQs
iopt=qApngop(W+Ldif+Lp)
iopt - Optical Current?q - Charge?Apn - PN Junction Area?gop - Optical Generation Rate?W - Transition Width?Ldif - Diffusion Length of Transition Region?Lp - Length of P-Side Junction?

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0.6Edit=0.3Edit4.8Edit2.9E+13Edit(6.79Edit+5.4778Edit+2.1Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
iopt=qApngop(W+Ldif+Lp)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
iopt=0.3C4.8µm²2.9E+13(6.79μm+5.4778μm+2.1μm)
Next Step Convert Units
iopt=0.3C4.8E-122.9E+13(6.8E-6m+5.5E-6m+2.1E-6m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
iopt=0.34.8E-122.9E+13(6.8E-6+5.5E-6+2.1E-6)
Next Step Evaluate
iopt=0.00059999999616A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
iopt=0.59999999616mA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
iopt=0.6mA

Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier Formula Elements

Variables
Optical Current
Optical current is a current sensor for measuring direct current. By using a single-ended optical fiber around the current conductor.
Symbol: iopt
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Charge
A Charge is the fundamental property of forms of matter that exhibit electrostatic attraction or repulsion in the presence of other matter.
Symbol: q
Measurement: Electric ChargeUnit: C
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
PN Junction Area
The PN Junction Area is the boundary or interface area between two types of semiconductor materials in a pn diode.
Symbol: Apn
Measurement: AreaUnit: µm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Optical Generation Rate
Optical Generation Rate is the number of electrons generated at each point in the device due to the absorption of photons.
Symbol: gop
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Transition Width
Transition width is defined as when the drain-to-source voltage increases, the triode region transitions to the saturation region.
Symbol: W
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diffusion Length of Transition Region
Diffusion Length of Transition Region is defined as the average distance that the excess carriers can cover before they recombine.
Symbol: Ldif
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of P-Side Junction
Length of P-Side Junction is defined as the average length a carrier moves between generation and recombination.
Symbol: Lp
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier?

Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier evaluator uses Optical Current = Charge*PN Junction Area*Optical Generation Rate*(Transition Width+Diffusion Length of Transition Region+Length of P-Side Junction) to evaluate the Optical Current, The Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier formula is defined as a current sensor for measuring direct current by using a single-ended optical fiber around the current conductor. Optical Current is denoted by iopt symbol.

How to evaluate Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier, enter Charge (q), PN Junction Area (Apn), Optical Generation Rate (gop), Transition Width (W), Diffusion Length of Transition Region (Ldif) & Length of P-Side Junction (Lp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier

What is the formula to find Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier?
The formula of Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier is expressed as Optical Current = Charge*PN Junction Area*Optical Generation Rate*(Transition Width+Diffusion Length of Transition Region+Length of P-Side Junction). Here is an example- 605.1024 = 0.3*4.8E-12*29000000000000*(6.79E-06+5.477816E-06+2.1E-06).
How to calculate Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier?
With Charge (q), PN Junction Area (Apn), Optical Generation Rate (gop), Transition Width (W), Diffusion Length of Transition Region (Ldif) & Length of P-Side Junction (Lp) we can find Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier using the formula - Optical Current = Charge*PN Junction Area*Optical Generation Rate*(Transition Width+Diffusion Length of Transition Region+Length of P-Side Junction).
Can the Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier be negative?
No, the Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier?
Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Current Due to Optically Generated Carrier can be measured.
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