Avalanche photodiode

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf detector
Semiconductor device
gptkbp:advantage High sensitivity
Higher noise
Requires high voltage
gptkbp:category gptkb:Optoelectronics
gptkbp:detects Light
Photons
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1960s
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Fiber_optic_receivers
Laser rangefinders
Medical imaging
LIDAR systems
gptkbp:hasComponent gptkb:p-n_junction
Depletion region
gptkbp:hasGain Internal gain
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Avalanche photodiode
gptkbp:material gptkb:Germanium
gptkb:Indium_gallium_arsenide
Silicon
gptkbp:operates Avalanche multiplication
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:PIN_photodiode
Photomultiplier tube
gptkbp:requires Reverse bias voltage
gptkbp:sensitivity Visible light
Infrared light
gptkbp:usedFor Optical communication
Photon detection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Photodiode
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7