Title :
Light-emitting diodes (l.e.d.s) as receivers with avalanche gain
Author :
Hubbard, W.M. ; Kehlenbeck, H.E.
Author_Institution :
Bell Laboratories, Crawford Hill Laboratory, Holmdel, USA
Abstract :
We have observed avalanche gain in back-biased Burrus-type double-heterostructure light-emitting diodes operating as photodetectors. This effect may be very beneficial in a duplex transmission system using a single l.e.d. as both source and detector.
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; light emitting diodes; photodetectors; Burrus type double heterostructure light emitting diodes; avalanche gain; duplex transmission system; photodetectors; reverse bias;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19780374
