Photocurrent in Fiber Optic Transmission Formulas

Photocurrent is the electrical current produced by the photodetector when exposed to light. And is denoted by I_p. Photocurrent is usually measured using the Milliampere for Electric Current. Note that the value of Photocurrent is always positive.

Formulas to find Photocurrent in Fiber Optic Transmission

fxPhotocurrent due to Incident LightGo

fxOutput Photo CurrentGo

Fiber Optic Transmission formulas that make use of Photocurrent

fxTotal Photodiode CurrentGo

fxSNR of Good Avalanche Photodiode ADP Receiver in decibelsGo

fxResponsivity of PhotodetectorGo

fxTotal Shot NoiseGo

List of variables in Fiber Optic Transmission formulas

fx Incident Power Go

fx Reflection Coefficient Go

fx Frequency Of Incident Light Go

fx Absorption Coefficient Go

fx Width of Absorption Region Go

fx Quantum Efficiency Go

fx Incident Optical Power Go

FAQ

What is the Photocurrent?

Photocurrent is the electrical current produced by the photodetector when exposed to light. Photocurrent is usually measured using the Milliampere for Electric Current. Note that the value of Photocurrent is always positive.

Can the Photocurrent be negative?

No, the Photocurrent, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Photocurrent?

Photocurrent is usually measured using the Milliampere[mA] for Electric Current. Ampere[mA], Microampere[mA], Centiampere[mA] are the few other units in which Photocurrent can be measured.

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