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If the photo-diode is biased with a voltage larger than the specified maximum reverse bias, then:

A
the device may suffer breakdown
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the device's efficiency will increase
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the device will become forward biased
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none of the above.
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The correct option is D the device may suffer breakdown
A device may experience reverse bias breakdown if biased over the maximum value specified because a high current will flow through the device which could lead to the destruction of the photodiode.

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