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How to Convert Photodiode I-V Amplifier Output (mV/uV) to 0-5V Signal Range?

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Topic summary

The discussion addresses converting a photodiode I-V amplifier output signal, initially in the millivolt to microvolt range (e.g., 930.615 mV to 930.648 mV or 11.5606 V to 11.5611 V pulses), into a 0-5 V pulse suitable for further processing. The challenge involves handling very small differential signals (around 33 µV) superimposed on a high DC offset (~11 V) and achieving a 1 MHz pulse rate. A recommended approach is to remove the DC component via AC coupling using a series capacitor and shunt resistor to form a high-pass filter, then amplify the resulting AC signal with a high-gain, wide-bandwidth amplifier. The amplified signal can be fed into a comparator with a threshold set to detect the small voltage changes. Noise considerations are critical, as thermal noise from the input resistor and amplifier input noise can exceed the signal amplitude. Suggested component values include a 1 µF capacitor and a 530 Ω resistor to set a filter pole around 300 Hz, with an amplifier gain of approximately 300 and bandwidth exceeding 1 MHz. The comparator threshold example is 10 mV. Reducing noise or adjusting bandwidth may be necessary to reliably detect the small signal variations.
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