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Method for combined fabrication of indium gallium arsenide/indium phosphide avalanche photodiodes and p-i-n photodiodes

US6555890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2001
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/548

Abstract

An Indium/Gallium/Arsenide (InGaAs) detector having avalanche photodiodes (APD's) and p-i-n photodiodes on a single chip is provided. A method of fabricating the InGaAs device is also provided. The bias on the APD and p-i-n photodiodes are separately controlled.

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