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Avalanche photodiode detector

US9035410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2008
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An avalanche photodiode detector is provided. The avalanche photodiode detector comprises an absorber region having an absorption layer for receiving incident photons and generating charged carriers; and a multiplier region having a multiplication layer; wherein the multiplier region is on a mesa structure separate from the absorber region and is coupled to the absorber region by a bridge for transferring charged carriers between the absorber region and multiplier region.

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