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Pd tia mods - #11

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@bjmcder bjmcder commented Jun 21, 2026

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This PR updates the DiamondGeezer schematic with an optimized photodiode circuit:

  • Modified R1 and R2 to give a FAKE_GND voltage of 4.8V
  • Modified R4 to reduce the first-stage gain on the transimpedance amplifier
  • Modified C1 and C2 to balance noise reduction and over-integration. These caps can still be optional.

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@unprovable I'm still playing with this, since it seems to be dependent on how well the ambient lights are shielded. These values were determined using a BPW34 exposed to the room lights; in a dark enclosure, the first stage gain should probably be in the 50k-100k range. 1M is definitely saturating though.

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