Optimization of InP APDs for high-speed lightwave systems [PDF]
Calculations based on a rigorous analytical model are carried out to optimize the width of the indium phosphide avalanche region in high-speed direct-detection avalanche photodiode-based optical receivers.
David, J.P.R +4 more
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A Near-Infrared Enhanced Field-Line Crowding Based CMOS-Integrated Avalanche Photodiode
This paper presents a CMOS-integrated linear-mode avalanche photodiode based on electric field-line crowding (EFLC-APD) to form an effective multiplication zone and a wide absorption zone. The EFLC-APD possesses a hemispherical avalanching electric field
Seyed Saman Kohneh Poushi +5 more
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Three-Dimensional Laser Imaging Based on a Photon-Counting Avalanche Photodiode Array [PDF]
Photon-counting detector array is very desired for high-resolution laser imaging based on direct time-of-flight measurement. Such systems have potential applications in remote sensing with long distances. We will perform three-dimensional imaging using a
Ge Peng +6 more
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Efficient photon number detection with silicon avalanche photodiodes
We demonstrate an efficient photon number detector for visible wavelengths using a silicon avalanche photodiode. Under subnanosecond gating, the device is able to resolve up to four photons in an incident optical pulse. The detection efficiency at 600 nm
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Wide-Range Optical CMOS-Based Diagnostics [PDF]
Colorimetric, chemiluminescence and refractive index based diagnostics are some of the most important sensing techniques in biomedical science and clinical medicine.
Al-Rawhani, Mohammed A. +6 more
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Intensity-based laser distance measurement system using 2D electromagnetic scanning micromirror
In this research, we present the feasibility testing results of a simple distance measurement system using microfabricated scanning micromirrors. Two different configurations have been tested with different types of micromirrors.
Kyoungeun Kim +2 more
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Nano-multiplication region avalanche photodiodes and arrays [PDF]
An avalanche photodiode with a nano-scale reach-through structure comprising n-doped and p-doped regions, formed on a silicon island on an insulator, so that the avalanche photodiode may be electrically isolated from other circuitry on other silicon ...
Cunningham, Thomas J. +2 more
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Single photon emission and detection at the nanoscale utilizing semiconductor nanowires
We report recent progress toward on-chip single photon emission and detection in the near infrared utilizing semiconductor nanowires. Our single photon emitter is based on a single InAsP quantum dot embedded in a p-n junction defined along the growth ...
Algra, Rienk +13 more
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SIMULATION OF AVALANCHE PHOTODIODE CONSTRUCTION WITH GUARD AREAS
Construction and breakdown voltage of avalanche photodiode with Read diode structure was simulated by computer. It was shown that the guard area construction composed of the metal electrode and guard rings influences on the electrical quantities of n+-p ...
N. N. Koritko +3 more
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Experimental Determination of the Gain Distribution of an Avalanche Photodiode at Low Gains
A measurement system for determining the gain distributions of avalanche photodiodes (APDs) in a low gain range is presented. The system is based on an ultralow-noise charge--sensitive amplifier and detects the output carriers from an APD.
Akiba, Makoto +2 more
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