Infrared Avalanche Photodiode Detectors
Keywords:
Avalanche photodiode detectors, APD, HgCdTe, Gain-band Width product, Excess noise
Abstract
This study presents on the design, fabrication and characteristics of HgCdTe mid-wave infrared avalanche photodiode (MWIR APD). The gain of 800 at - 8 V bias is measured in n+-ν-p+ detector array with pitch size of 30 μm. The gain independent bandwidth of 6 MHz is achieved in the fabricated device. This paper also covers the status of HgCdTe and III-V material based IR-APD technology. These APDs having high internal gain and bandwidth are suitable for the detection of attenuated optical signals such as in the battle field conditions/long range imaging in defence and space applications. It provides a combined solution for both detection and amplification if the detector receives a very weak optical signal. HgCdTe based APDs provide high avalanche gain with low excess noise, high quantum efficiency, low dark current and fast response time.
Published
2017-03-14
How to Cite
Singh, A., & Pal, R. (2017). Infrared Avalanche Photodiode Detectors. Defence Science Journal, 67(2), 159-168. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.67.11183
Section
Special Issue Papers
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