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G-24 Applications Guide Model 6487 Reference Manual
P.I.N. (Positive Intrinsic Negative) diodes respond as shown in Figure G-20.
Figure G-20
PIN photodiode leakage
In total darkness, Avalanche diodes respond as shown by the solid line in Figure G-21.
Notice the small irregularity of the curve while sweeping around 10-12V. This irregularity
is made larger under additional applied light (see dashed lines of Figure G-21).
Figure G-21
Avalanche photodiode leakage
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