Responsivity Formula

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Responsivity refers to how a diode reacts to changes in an applied input signal, typically light or radiation in the case of photodiodes. Check FAQs
R=IpPo
R - Responsivity?Ip - Photo Current?Po - Incident Optical Power?

Responsivity Example

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Here is how the Responsivity equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Responsivity equation looks like.

0.168Edit=430Edit2.56Edit
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Responsivity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=IpPo
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=430mA2.56W
Next Step Convert Units
R=0.43A2.56W
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=0.432.56
Next Step Evaluate
R=0.16796875
LAST Step Rounding Answer
R=0.168

Responsivity Formula Elements

Variables
Responsivity
Responsivity refers to how a diode reacts to changes in an applied input signal, typically light or radiation in the case of photodiodes.
Symbol: R
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Photo Current
Photo Current refers to the current generated in the PIN diode due to the light photons.
Symbol: Ip
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: mA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Incident Optical Power
Incident Optical Power is the total power of the light incident on the PIN diode.
Symbol: Po
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Responsivity?

Responsivity evaluator uses Responsivity = Photo Current/Incident Optical Power to evaluate the Responsivity, Responsivity refers to how a diode reacts to changes in an applied input signal, typically light or radiation in the case of photodiodes. Responsivity is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Responsivity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Responsivity, enter Photo Current (Ip) & Incident Optical Power (Po) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Responsivity

What is the formula to find Responsivity?
The formula of Responsivity is expressed as Responsivity = Photo Current/Incident Optical Power. Here is an example- 0.167969 = 0.43/2.56.
How to calculate Responsivity?
With Photo Current (Ip) & Incident Optical Power (Po) we can find Responsivity using the formula - Responsivity = Photo Current/Incident Optical Power.
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