Title :
Geiger-Mode APD Single Photon Detectors
Author :
Itzler, Mark A. ; Xudong Jiang ; Ben-Michael, R. ; Nyman, Bruce ; Slomkowski, Krystyna
Author_Institution :
Princeton Lightwave Inc., Cranbury, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We present experimental and modeling results for InP-based avalanche photodiodes designed for single photon counting in the wavelength range of 0.95-1.65 μm. We describe performance trade-offs and underlying mechanisms governing key device characteristics.
Keywords :
Geiger counters; III-V semiconductors; avalanche photodiodes; indium compounds; optical design techniques; photon counting; Geiger-mode APD; InP; InP-based avalanche photodiode; single photon counting; single photon detector; wavelength 0.95 mum to 1.65 mum; Absorption; Avalanche breakdown; Avalanche photodiodes; Diodes; Optical devices; Optical sensors; Photonic band gap; Photonics Society; Temperature; Tunneling;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528353
