Which of the following has superior bandwidth and temperature stability?

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  1. PNPN diode
  2. Photo diode
  3. Zener diode
  4. PN diode

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Option 2 : Photo diode
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Among the following options, the photodiode has superior bandwidth and temperature stability.

1.) Photodiode

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  • A photodiode is a PN-junction diode that consumes light energy to produce an electric current.
  • They are also called photo-detector, light detectors, and photo-sensor.
  • Photodiodes are designed to work in reverse bias conditions.

2.) Light-emitting diode

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  • A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through it.
  • LEDs are designed to work in forward bias conditions.

3.) Zener diode

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  • The zener diode consists of a special, heavily doped p-n junction, designed to conduct in the reverse direction when a certain specified voltage is reached.
  • The main use of a zener diode is to act like a voltage regulator.

4.) PN diode

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  • PN diode is a two-terminal semiconductor device that is used for allowing electric current in one direction.
  • PN diode conducts only when it is in forward-biased condition.
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