Photodiodes - (working & why it’s reverse biased) | Semiconductors | Physics | Khan Academy

Let’s explore the working of a photodiode - a PN junction that converts light into electricity - its working, its applications, and why it’s reverse biased. Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate here: Created by Mahesh Shenoy