InGaAs APDs

InGaAs APDs

Our avalanche photodiodes (APDs) come in two flavours: type 4 and type 5. Both are used as low-noise detectors for 900–1700 nm applications including: ranging, LIDAR, test & measurement, laser engineering, medical, telecom and datacom.


Type 5 is the gold standard in the ranging and LIDAR industry, providing high gains and low noise operation. Both 80 and 200um variants are available.

Type 4 is a cost-efficient alternative to the higher performing type 5, while providing sufficient gain for many applications. Both 80 and 200um variants are available

 


List of Services

    200um InGaAs APD - type 5


    Features:

    • 200um active area diameter
    • Excellent linearity
    • high power handling (0dBm)
    • High gain (M = 10 - 20)
    • Operating voltage 8V below breakdown (M=10)

    80um InGaAs APD - type 5


    Features:

    • 80um active area diameter
    • Excellent linearity
    • high power handling (0dBm)
    • High gain (M = 10 - 20)
    • Operating voltage 8V below breakdown


    200um InGaAs APD - type 4


    Features:

    • 200um active area diameter
    • Low noise (1nA typ.)
    • Small Capacitance = 2.5 pF at M = 10


    80um InGaAs APD - type 4


    Features:

    • 80um active area diameter
    • Low noise (1nA typ.)
    • Small Capacitance = 0.4 pF at M = 10