EC-707(AOC)

Assignment-II

1 Explain the quantum efficiency and responsivity of a photodiode.

2 Explain the principle of operation, the structure and the characteristics of the PIN diode.
3 Discuss the two important performance parameters of photo detector.
4 Compare a silicon RAPD with PIN photo detector with respect to the structure, principle
of operation and the performance. State the advantages of RAPD.
5 A pin diode has a quantum efficiency of 50% at a wavelength of 0.85 µm
Calculate:
i) Responsivity at 0.85 µm
ii) Received optical power if the mean photo current is 10 µA
iii) No. of photons received at this wavelength.
6 State the three factors on which the response time of a photodiode with its associated
output circuit depend.
7 Write short note on Photodetector Noise
8 Compute the responsivity of a silicon APD operating at 820nm and having 0.8 quantum
f\efficienty if its gain is 100. How much optical power is needed by this detector to
produce 29 nA?
9 List out the different types of photodetectors and compare their performance.
10 List out the advantages and disadvantages of Unguided optical communication systems
11 Compare Unguided optical communication system with guided optical communication
system
12 Compare Unguided Optical communication system with radio and microwave systems
13 What are the main two transmission parameters related to unguided optical
communication systems and explain them.
12 List out the sources and detectors used in unguided optical comm. Systems and explain
any one of them.
13 Explain Terrestrial Systems.