Which of the following is used as a receiver for fibre optic communication?

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  1. LED
  2. IR diode
  3. Photo diode
  4. LDR

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Option 3 : Photo diode
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Fiber Optic Receivers

  • Fiber optic receivers convert light signals into electrical signals for use by equipment such as computer networks.
  • These electro-optical devices consist of an optical detector, a low-noise amplifier, and signal conditioning circuitry.
  • After the optical detector converts the incoming optical signal into an electrical signal, the amplifier increases it to a level suitable for additional signal processing. 
  • Two types of semiconductors are used in fiber optic receivers i.e. silicon semiconductor such as photo diode and indium gallium arsenide semiconductors.
  • Silicon semiconductors are used in short-wavelength receivers with a range of 400 nm to 1100 nm.
  • Indium gallium arsenide semiconductors are used in long-wavelength receivers with a range of 900 nm to 1700 nm.
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