Avalanche photodiode receiver
US9553216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/129
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of operating an avalanche photodiode includes providing an avalanche photodiode having a multiplication region capable of amplifying an electric current when subject to an electric field. The multiplication region, in operation, has a first ionization rate for electrons and a second, different, ionization rate for holes. The method also includes applying the electric field to the multiplication region, receiving a current output from the multiplication region, and varying the electric field in time, whereby a portion of the current output is suppressed.
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