Silicon Avalanche Photodiode Active-Quenching Circuit

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Abstract:

Research has shown that actively-quenched silicon avalanche photodiodes APD can be successfully operated throughout the visible region. Two patented circuits exist which have been assembled as printed circuit board prototypes. A silicon hybrid of the most recent circuit, having two independent channels, has been demonstrated to operate at a photon counting rate in excess of 40 MHz. If the APDs are cooled a dynamic range approaching that of the average photomultiplier tube is possible. Two problems with the hybrid circuit have been identified and a way forward to eliminate the problems is proposed.

Author(s):
Johnson, M. ; Jones, R.
Author Organization(s):
ROYAL SIGNALS AND RADAR ESTABLISHMENT MALVERN (UNITED KINGDOM)
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RSRE-MEMO-4454, DRIC-BR-116434
Monitor Series:
BR-116434
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*COUNTING METHODS, PROTOTYPES, SILICON, VISIBLE SPECTRA, HYBRID CIRCUITS, HYBRID SYSTEMS, PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES, DUAL CHANNEL, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS, DYNAMIC RANGE, RATES, PHOTONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Solid State Physics
Keyword(s):
*SILICON, *AVALANCHE DIODES, *PHOTODIODES, HYBRID CIRCUITS, COUNTING RATES, ACTIVE QUENCHING, GREAT BRITAIN
Report Date:
1990 Dec 01