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A p-n photodiode acts as a photocell, the circuit is shown in this document. Outline the band profile of the diode for infinitely large RL for different levels of illumination.

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This solution is provided in a 3 page .pdf file attached. It discusses internal photoelectric effect, the operations of photoconductive and photovoltaic, and descriptions of a photodiode. Finally, diagrams of diodes are provided, and band gaps and longest wavelengths are provided in a table.

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