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What are the relevant parameters for a reverse-biased LED light sensor?

Following this appnote (PDF) on using photodiodes, I'm connecting an IR LED as a light sensor and emitter, configured like this: To emit light, I pull PIN1 high ...
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Which infrared bulb should I use with a photodiode?

I'm currently using a photodiode (found here) along with the appropriate emitter to send data between mobile robots. I'd like to the sensor to optionally be used as an ambient light sensor using a ...