This is a traditional configuration for a photodiode amplifier using an operational amplifier. The reverse polarization voltage of the photodiode can be from 3 to 12 V and the resistors determine the gain. R2 of 1 M and R1 of 1 k are typical values.

This is a traditional configuration for a photodiode amplifier using an operational amplifier. The reverse polarization voltage of the photodiode can be from 3 to 12 V and the resistors determine the gain. R2 of 1 M and R1 of 1 k are typical values.