A reverse-biased silicon photodiode has responsivity and a dark current of

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Problem

A reverse-biased silicon photodiode has responsivity

\mathcal{R} = 0.5\,\mathrm{A\,W^{-1}}

and a dark current of

1\,\mathrm{nA}

. It receives an optical power of

3.0\,\mathrm{\mu W}

. Find the total current it delivers.

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