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What happens if the photodiode is forward biased by mistake?

April 26, 2017biased forward happens mistake photodiode

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What happens if the photodiode is forward biased by mistake?

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Photodiodes when forward biased (positive voltage on Anode) with biases over 0.7V, they will conduct a substantial amount of current. If the current exceeds a specific threshold level or if the conduction time exceeds a specified amount, the device may be permanently damaged. In the assembled form, the Aluminum bonding wire will get burnt-off if the forward current reaches over 100 mA.