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✖Output Current is the total output current at the operating voltage.ⓘ Output Current [I_o]			+10% -10%
✖Initial Photocurrent refers to the initial current produced by a photodetector in response to incident light.ⓘ Initial Photocurrent [I_c]			+10% -10%

✖Multiplication Factor is a measure of the internal gain provided by the Avalanche Photodiode.ⓘ Multiplication Factor [M]

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Multiplication Factor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent
M = I_o/I_c
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Multiplication Factor - Multiplication Factor is a measure of the internal gain provided by the Avalanche Photodiode.
Output Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Output Current is the total output current at the operating voltage.
Initial Photocurrent - (Measured in Ampere) - Initial Photocurrent refers to the initial current produced by a photodetector in response to incident light.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Output Current: 10 Ampere --> 10 Ampere No Conversion Required
Initial Photocurrent: 4.6 Ampere --> 4.6 Ampere No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

M = I_o/I_c --> 10/4.6

Evaluating ... ...

M = 2.17391304347826

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.17391304347826 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.17391304347826 ≈ 2.173913 <-- Multiplication Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Multiplication Factor Formula

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Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent
M = I_o/I_c

What's the significance of the multiplication factor M in an Avalanche Photodiode (APD)?

The multiplication factor M in an APD represents the internal gain, indicating how effectively the device amplifies weak incoming optical signals, crucial for enhancing sensitivity in low-light conditions, such as in optical communication systems.

How to Calculate Multiplication Factor?

Multiplication Factor calculator uses Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent to calculate the Multiplication Factor, The Multiplication Factor characterizes the internal gain of an APD. It represents the number of charge carriers generated through the avalanche process for each initial carrier created by the absorption of a photon. Multiplication Factor is denoted by M symbol.

How to calculate Multiplication Factor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Multiplication Factor, enter Output Current (I_o) & Initial Photocurrent (I_c) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Multiplication Factor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.173913 = 10/4.6.

FAQ

What is Multiplication Factor?

The Multiplication Factor characterizes the internal gain of an APD. It represents the number of charge carriers generated through the avalanche process for each initial carrier created by the absorption of a photon and is represented as M = I_o/I_c or Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent. Output Current is the total output current at the operating voltage & Initial Photocurrent refers to the initial current produced by a photodetector in response to incident light.

How to calculate Multiplication Factor?

The Multiplication Factor characterizes the internal gain of an APD. It represents the number of charge carriers generated through the avalanche process for each initial carrier created by the absorption of a photon is calculated using Multiplication Factor = Output Current/Initial Photocurrent. To calculate Multiplication Factor, you need Output Current (I_o) & Initial Photocurrent (I_c). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Output Current & Initial Photocurrent and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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