AVALANCHE MODE PHOTODIODES FOR HETERODYNE TECHNIQUES AT 1.06 MICRONS.

Abstract

This report describes developments of techniques leading towards the realization of a 1 GHz bandwidth photodiode, sensitive to 1.06 micron radiation. For this purpose, an avalanche mode germanium photodiode has been designed, capable of internal signal gain. Technology developed for a planar germanium photodiode using silicon nitride masking techniques is described, along with the results of silicon avalanche photodiodes in a wide-band reception system. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0800697

Entities

People

  • Harry Kroger

Organizations

  • Sperry Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Avalanche Photodiodes
  • Bandwidth
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Germanium
  • Photodiodes
  • Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy