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# What role does temperature play in the performance of an avalanche photodiode?
# What role does temperature play in the performance of an avalanche photodiode?
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# A semiconductor is a material that conducts electricity in specific circumstances. Therefore, depending on the conditions under which it is operating, it can act as a conductor or an insulator. Conductors are materials with many free electrons and/or holes that allow electrons to freely pass through it. An insulater has it's electrons firmly bound in it therefore does not allow electrons to pass through it.
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# Bias voltage is the voltage it takes to get the diode to start conducting. Below a certain voltage, the diode will no work even in the forward direcction. It is the voltage which allows the electrons and holes to overcome the depleated zone and meet with each other, creating current.
# Reverse Biased means that