Optimization of 10-20 GHz avalanche photodiodes

1 November 1996

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters

Vol. 8 (11) , 1528-1530
https://doi.org/10.1109/68.541572

Abstract

Calculations are presented on the optimization of the high-frequency response of superlattice and bulk avalanche photodiodes (APD's). The thickness of the avalanche and absorption regions, as well as the electric fields in these layers are optimized, as is the hetero-interface field. We find that high-performance APD's operating up to 20 GHz are feasible.

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