High Gain and Low Noise
Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) are very sensitive semiconductors that exploit the photoelectric eff ect to convert light to electricity and are the semiconductor analogue of photomultipliers. Their spectral response depends upon the substrate used, for example, silicon detects in the ~150-1100nm region, whilst InGaAs extends to 1.7um.
Large area APDs, with active areas reaching 16mm diameter, off er signifi cant performance advantages over photomultiplier tube (PMT) technologies by not using fragile glass envelopes, and the semiconductor technology allows LAAPDs to be signifi cantly smaller and off er unrivalled quantum effi ciency at the DUV region. These Si-based windowless non-cooled devices off er high gain and low noise, in a SHV (safe high voltage) package.
More Information
https://www.lasercomponents.com/uk/product/si-avalanche-photodiodes/
The Company
LASER COMPONENTS specialises in the development, manufacture, and sale of components and services in the laser and optoelectronics industry. At LASER COMPONENTS, we have been serving customers since 1982 with sales branches in fi ve diff erent countries. We have been producing in house since 1986 with production facilities in Germany, Canada, and the United States. In-house production makes up approximately half of our sales revenue. A family-run business, we have more than 200 employees worldwide.
