A p-n photodiode is fabricated from a semiconductor with a band gap of 2.5 eV. It can detect a signal of wavelength
- 4000 nm
- 6000 nm
- 4000 A
- 6000 A
Answer
(3) 4000 A
Solution
A photodiode detects light only if h Eg, i.e. max.
max = hcEg = 1240 eV nm2.5 eV = 496 nm = 4960 A
Of the given wavelengths only 4000 A (< 4960 A) can be detected.
Answer: (3)