Title :
Implementation of Split Step Method to Consider Gradual Changes of the Electric Field for Circuit Simulation of an Avalanche Photodetector
Author :
Abbasi, M.R. ; Sheikhi, M.H. ; Zarifkar, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Shiraz Univ., Shiraz
Abstract :
In this paper, we present a circuit model for separate absorption, and multiplication avalanche photodetector (SAM- APD). In this circuit modeling we consider the nonuniformity of electric field using split-step method in active region. The profile of electric field is not uniform and is linearly changed in active region. As an example, an InGaAs/InAlAs SAM-APD is simulated.
Keywords :
circuit simulation; photodetectors; circuit model; circuit simulation; electric field; multiplication avalanche photodetector; split step method; Absorption; Avalanche photodiodes; Circuit simulation; Dark current; Equations; Indium gallium arsenide; Nonuniform electric fields; Optical fiber communication; Optical noise; Photodetectors; Avalanche Photodiode; Circuit Model; Rate Equation; Split-step method;
Conference_Titel :
Information and Communication Technologies: From Theory to Applications, 2008. ICTTA 2008. 3rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Damascus
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1751-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1752-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICTTA.2008.4530154
