Title :
Avalanche diodes and circuits for infrared photon counting and timing: retrospect and prospect
Author :
Cova, S. ; Zappa, F. ; Tosi, A. ; Ghioni, M.
Author_Institution :
Dip. Elettronica e Informazione, Politecnico di Milano, Milan
Abstract :
The evolution of single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD) and associated avalanche-quenching circuits for extending beyond 1 micron wavelength the spectral range of photon counting and timing is reviewed and the prospect of further progress is discussed
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; infrared detectors; photon counting; avalanche-quenching circuits; infrared photon counting; single-photon avalanche diodes; timing; Avalanche breakdown; Circuits; Delay effects; Diodes; Indium gallium arsenide; Indium phosphide; Infrared detectors; Temperature; Timing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2006 Digest of the
Conference_Location :
Quebec City, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0090-2
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2006.1694041
