Excess Avalanche Noise Factor Formula

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Excess Avalanche Noise Factor represents the additional noise introduced due to the avalanche multiplication process that occurs in these devices. Check FAQs
F=M(1+(1-kk)(M-1M)2)
F - Excess Avalanche Noise Factor?M - Multiplication Factor?k - Impact Ionization Coefficient?

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6.0455Edit=2Edit(1+(1-0.11Edit0.11Edit)(2Edit-12Edit)2)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=M(1+(1-kk)(M-1M)2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=2(1+(1-0.110.11)(2-12)2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=2(1+(1-0.110.11)(2-12)2)
Next Step Evaluate
F=6.04545454545455
LAST Step Rounding Answer
F=6.0455

Excess Avalanche Noise Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Excess Avalanche Noise Factor
Excess Avalanche Noise Factor represents the additional noise introduced due to the avalanche multiplication process that occurs in these devices.
Symbol: F
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Multiplication Factor
Multiplication Factor is a measure of the internal gain provided by the Avalanche Photodiode.
Symbol: M
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Impact Ionization Coefficient
Impact Ionization Coefficient is a parameter that characterizes the probability of impact ionization events in avalanche photodiodes (APDs).
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.

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How to Evaluate Excess Avalanche Noise Factor?

Excess Avalanche Noise Factor evaluator uses Excess Avalanche Noise Factor = Multiplication Factor*(1+((1-Impact Ionization Coefficient)/Impact Ionization Coefficient)*((Multiplication Factor-1)/Multiplication Factor)^2) to evaluate the Excess Avalanche Noise Factor, Excess Avalanche Noise Factor is a parameter used to quantify the noise characteristics of avalanche photodiodes (APDs) or avalanche photodetectors. It represents the additional noise introduced due to the avalanche multiplication process that occurs in these devices. Excess Avalanche Noise Factor is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Excess Avalanche Noise Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Excess Avalanche Noise Factor, enter Multiplication Factor (M) & Impact Ionization Coefficient (k) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Excess Avalanche Noise Factor

What is the formula to find Excess Avalanche Noise Factor?
The formula of Excess Avalanche Noise Factor is expressed as Excess Avalanche Noise Factor = Multiplication Factor*(1+((1-Impact Ionization Coefficient)/Impact Ionization Coefficient)*((Multiplication Factor-1)/Multiplication Factor)^2). Here is an example- 6.045455 = 2*(1+((1-0.11)/0.11)*((2-1)/2)^2).
How to calculate Excess Avalanche Noise Factor?
With Multiplication Factor (M) & Impact Ionization Coefficient (k) we can find Excess Avalanche Noise Factor using the formula - Excess Avalanche Noise Factor = Multiplication Factor*(1+((1-Impact Ionization Coefficient)/Impact Ionization Coefficient)*((Multiplication Factor-1)/Multiplication Factor)^2).
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