Efficient generation of 480 fs electrical pulses on transmission lines by photoconductive switching in metalorganic chemical vapor deposited CdTe

Abstract
We have generated electrical pulses of only 480 fs duration by photoconductive switching in CdTe grown by ultraviolet-enhanced metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). In addition to the extremely fast switching times, MOCVD CdTe also exhibits a high mobility of 180 cm2/V s and can be grown on almost any substrate, making it ideal for integration into existing circuits and devices.