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Overview of Photodiode Receivers

Introduction to Photodiodes

A photodiode (PD) is a semiconductor device that converts light into an electrical current, by which is generated when photons are absorbed in the photodiode. Photodiodes usually have a slower response time as their surface area increases. Generally in reverse bias where the cathode is operated at a high voltage than the anode, photodiodes 

Photodiode array (PDA) is a one-dimensional array of hundreds or thousands of photodiodes that can be used as position sensor. They allow for high speed parallel read out since the driving electronics may not be built in like a traditional CMOS or CCD sensor. Photodiodes may be integrated into the package of a laser diode. 

High responsivity can be achieved with avalanche photodiodes (APDs). 

Advantages of Photodiodes

Some important features of photodiodes are its

  • Responsivity (measurement of effectiveness of converting light power to electrical current)

  • Active area

  • Dark current

  • Bandwidth.

Applications of Photodiodes

What We Offer

Lasermate Group, Inc. offers various photodiodes: GaAs PIN photodiode, InGaAs PIN photodiode, Avalanche photodiode (APD), and pre-amplified photodiodes. Our photodiodes are highly sensitive and reliable for data communication and telecommunication applications. The packages of photodiodes in connectorized LC/FC/SC/ST receptacle and pigtail are also available.

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