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Maximum 3dB Bandwidth of the photodiode is the frequency at which the photodiode's response drops to -3 decibels (dB) or approximately 70.7% of its maximum response. Check FAQs
Bm=υd2πw
Bm - Maximum 3db Bandwidth?υd - Carrier Velocity?w - Depletion Layer Width?π - Archimedes' constant?

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13.0153Edit=736Edit23.14169Edit
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Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Bm=υd2πw
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Bm=736m/s2π9m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Bm=736m/s23.14169m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Bm=73623.14169
Next Step Evaluate
Bm=13.0153375684039Hz
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Bm=13.0153Hz

Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth Formula Elements

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Constants
Maximum 3db Bandwidth
Maximum 3dB Bandwidth of the photodiode is the frequency at which the photodiode's response drops to -3 decibels (dB) or approximately 70.7% of its maximum response.
Symbol: Bm
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Carrier Velocity
Carrier Velocity in a photodiode refers to the speed at which charge carriers (either electrons or holes) move within the semiconductor material under the influence of an applied electric field.
Symbol: υd
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depletion Layer Width
The depletion Layer Width is the distance across the region near the p-n junction where mobile charge carriers (electrons and holes) have been significantly depleted or removed.
Symbol: w
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth?

Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth evaluator uses Maximum 3db Bandwidth = Carrier Velocity/(2*pi*Depletion Layer Width) to evaluate the Maximum 3db Bandwidth, Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth of the photodiode is the frequency at which the photodiode's response drops to -3 decibels (dB) or approximately 70.7% of its maximum response. Maximum 3db Bandwidth is denoted by Bm symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth, enter Carrier Velocity d) & Depletion Layer Width (w) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth

What is the formula to find Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth?
The formula of Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth is expressed as Maximum 3db Bandwidth = Carrier Velocity/(2*pi*Depletion Layer Width). Here is an example- 0.282942 = 736/(2*pi*9).
How to calculate Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth?
With Carrier Velocity d) & Depletion Layer Width (w) we can find Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth using the formula - Maximum 3db Bandwidth = Carrier Velocity/(2*pi*Depletion Layer Width). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum 3db Bandwidth?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum 3db Bandwidth-
  • Maximum 3db Bandwidth=1/(2*pi*Transit Time)OpenImg
  • Maximum 3db Bandwidth=1/(2*pi*Transit Time*PhotoConductive Gain)OpenImg
Can the Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth be negative?
No, the Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth?
Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which Maximum Photodiode 3 dB Bandwidth can be measured.
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