Title :
Comparison of novel superlattice structures and conventional APDS with implications for performance of optical fibre systems
Author :
Fyath, R.S. ; O´Reilly, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Wales Univ., Cardiff, UK
Abstract :
Analytic results are presented indicating the performance of optical receivers incorporating superlattice avalanche photodiodes (APDs) allowing for the influence of both residual hole ionization and dark current. The results are compared with those for conventional APDs to indicate the number of stages required for superlattice devices to provide improved sensitivity. An assessment of the implications for future systems performance is provided
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; optical communication equipment; optical links; receivers; superlattices; dark current; optical fibre systems; optical receivers; residual hole ionisation; superlattice avalanche photodiodes;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications, 1989. Second IEE National Conference on
Conference_Location :
York
