Using a 16V photodiode with a 5V DC source

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hdrake

Joined Jun 11, 2012
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Hi

I'm trying to make a simple circuit with a photodiode in it. My source 5V DC.
Is it possible to use a 16V photodiode with this circuit? Really new to circuits and haven't found much on the subject.

Thanks,
Henri
 

#12

Joined Nov 30, 2010
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A part number and datasheet for the 16 volt photodiode would help. We can't tell if you've read the "absolute maximum" voltage and mistaken it as the required operating voltage.
 
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