Why is photo diode used in reverse bias ?
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In forward bias, current is mainly due to major carriers while in reverse bias, current is due to minor carriers. With such fractional change in reverse current resulting from photo effects, it can be easily measured as in case forward bias current. Hence, the photo diodes will operate in reverse bias.