Multiplication Factor Formula

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Multiplication Factor is a measure of the internal gain provided by the Avalanche Photodiode. Check FAQs
M=IoIc
M - Multiplication Factor?Io - Output Current?Ic - Initial Photocurrent?

Multiplication Factor Example

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2.1739Edit=10Edit4.6Edit
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Multiplication Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
M=IoIc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
M=10A4.6A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
M=104.6
Next Step Evaluate
M=2.17391304347826
LAST Step Rounding Answer
M=2.1739

Multiplication Factor Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Output Current
Output Current is the total output current at the operating voltage.
Symbol: Io
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Photocurrent
Initial Photocurrent refers to the initial current produced by a photodetector in response to incident light.
Symbol: Ic
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Multiplication Factor?

Multiplication Factor evaluator uses Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent to evaluate the Multiplication Factor, The Multiplication Factor characterizes the internal gain of an APD. It represents the number of charge carriers generated through the avalanche process for each initial carrier created by the absorption of a photon. Multiplication Factor is denoted by M symbol.

How to evaluate Multiplication Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Multiplication Factor, enter Output Current (Io) & Initial Photocurrent (Ic) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Multiplication Factor

What is the formula to find Multiplication Factor?
The formula of Multiplication Factor is expressed as Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent. Here is an example- 2.173913 = 10/4.6.
How to calculate Multiplication Factor?
With Output Current (Io) & Initial Photocurrent (Ic) we can find Multiplication Factor using the formula - Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent.
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