DocumentCode
1368145
Title
Optical detectors: Three contenders: Depending on the application, the photoeonductor, p-i-n diode, or avalanche photodiode may prove the best choice
Author
Forrest, Stephen R.
Author_Institution
Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Volume
23
Issue
5
fYear
1986
fDate
5/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
76
Lastpage
85
Abstract
Although there are many types of photodetectors, only three are commonly considered for the direct detection of digital signals in optical communications: the photoconductor, the p-i-n diode, and the avalanche photodiode. The advantages and disadvantages of each type are discussed. The problems of speed, security, and noise are stressed.
Keywords
optical communication equipment; photodetectors; avalanche photodiode; noise; optical communications; optical detectors; p-i-n diode; photoconductor; photodetectors; security; speed; Bandwidth; Noise; Optical fiber communication; PIN photodiodes; Photoconducting materials;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.1986.6370907
Filename
6370907
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