Title :
A Logarithmic Detector using a Photovoltaic Diode
Author :
Kalibjian, R. ; Huebel, J.G.
Author_Institution :
University of California, Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550
fDate :
4/1/1970 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The use of photovoltaic diodes as logarithmic detectors has been investigated. An analysis of the response of the diode shows that the dynamic range of the device decreases with increased loading. Experimental measurements on diffused GaAs diodes, which have threshold sensitivities in the 1-10 nW/cm2range, confirmed this analysis.
Keywords :
Detectors; Diodes; Dynamic range; Equivalent circuits; Gallium arsenide; Laboratories; Photovoltaic systems; Short circuit currents; Solar power generation; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics and Control Instrumentation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIECI.1970.230442
