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InP avalanche and p-i-n photodetectors for optical communications

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Abstract

InP-based photodetectors are commonly used to receive light in fiber-optical communications systems. Two of the most common devices are the avalanche and p-i-n photodiodes. In this tutorial the design and performance of these devices are described and the suitablility for particular applications is discussed. Presently active research areas include optimized performance of InP/InGaAs avalanche and p-i-n photodiodes and development of superlattice avalanche photodiodes.

© 1993 Optical Society of America

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