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Two-dimensional APDs and SPADs and related methods

US9391225B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2013
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12123
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) and single photon avalanche detectors (SPADs) are provided with a lateral multiplication region that provides improved amplification through increased impact ionization.

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