Graded bandgap multilayer avalanche photodetector with energy step backs
US4476477A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F30/2255
Abstract
A multistage avalanche photodetector in which the ionization energy is provided by an energy band discontinuity is described. The photodetector provides low noise optical detection at low voltage.
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