Light current through a photodiode is generally less than dark current.

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In a photodiode, the light current (current when the photodiode is exposed to light) is generally greater than the dark current (current in the absence of light) because the absorption of photons generates additional charge carriers, increasing the current.

Light Current Through a Photodiode Is Generally Less Than Dark