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What is the difference between the Photoconductive (PC) and photovoltaic (PV) modes?

April 26, 2017modes pc photoconductive photovoltaic PV

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What is the difference between the Photoconductive (PC) and photovoltaic (PV) modes?

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In the photovoltaic mode, the photodiode is neither operated with nor biasing. It is simply acting like a solar call, which converts light into electricity. In the Photoconductive mode, however, the photodiode can be Reversed Biased by voltages up to the specified maximum reverse voltage.