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Direct measurement of photodiode impedance using electron beam probing

US4885534A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1988
Grant dateDec 5, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2653
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Photodiode testing apparatus having the capability of directly measuring photodiode impedance. An E-beam machine is used for photodiode testing, the beam being selectively directed to different diodes in an array. A varying level of infrared flux is applied to the photodiode, causing the photodiode to develop ac voltage and current signals which are used for the direct measurement of impedance.

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