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US 2016/0254867 A1Published application
Impact ionization devices under dynamic electric fields
AssigneesStc.Unm, The University of Sheffield
InventorsMajeed M. Hayat, John P. David, Sanjay Krishna, Luke F. Lester, David A. Ramirez, Payman Zarkesh-Ha
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Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods relate to use of a time-varying bias for application to an avalanche photodiode. Embodiments include systems and methods of determining an appropriate time-varying bias for application to an avalanche photodiode in linear mode. Avalanche photodiode having appropriate parameters may also be determined. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Claims1
A method comprising:
- receiving an optical pulse at an avalanche photodiode in linear mode or equivalent below-breakdown mode;
- varying a reverse bias applied to the avalanche photodiode during the reception of the optical pulse at the avalanche photodiode;
- and
- outputting from the avalanche photodiode an electrical signal that corresponds to the received optical pulse.
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