Photodiodes Course
This course equips you with comprehensive skills to design photodiode-based light sensing systems from fundamental physics to practical PCB implementation. You will learn to interpret datasheets, select optimal biasing modes, create low-noise transimpedance amplifiers, choose feedback elements precisely, integrate with analogue-to-digital converters, and ensure reliability in real-world scenarios including ambient light measurement, safety barriers, and optical detection while addressing noise, EMC, and safety standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in building accurate light detection circuits using photodiodes. Master silicon photodiode principles, reading datasheets, transimpedance amplifier basics, selecting feedback components, biasing techniques, and noise analysis. Then connect to ADCs, refine optics and filters, manage electromagnetic compatibility and safety, and tailor for ambient light sensing, safety barriers, and reflective detection applications.
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Develop skills
- Design low-noise transimpedance amplifiers to accurately convert light levels into ADC readings using reliable op-amp circuits.
- Choose suitable photodiodes from datasheets based on light range, speed, and wavelength sensitivity.
- Optimise biasing configurations to balance performance factors like speed, noise, and leakage current.
- Manage noise sources and errors through detailed budgeting and effective calibration methods.
- Interface photodiode circuits with microcontrollers, ensuring signal integrity, input protection, and compliance with EMC and safety requirements.
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