Photodetector and LIDAR device using the same
US10600930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A photodetector according to an embodiment includes: a first semiconductor layer; a porous semiconductor layer disposed on the first semiconductor layer; and at least one photo-sensing element including a second semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type disposed in a region of the porous semiconductor layer and a third semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type disposed on the second semiconductor layer.
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