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.