Avalanche photodiodes
Ultra-high-gain silicon photodetectors

avalancheSilicon avalanche photodiodes use internal multiplication to achieve gain. The result is an optimized series of highly sensitive photodiodes, characterized by excellent sensitivity.

OEC offers detectors in various sizes, available with flat windows or ball lenses for optical fiber applications.

Features:

  • High-speed sensitivity
  • High bandwidth
  • Fast response
  • Low noise
  • Low bias voltage
  • Hermetically sealed TO packages

Applications:

  • High-speed optical transmissions
  • Laser range readers
  • Barcode readers
  • Optical remote control
  • Medical equipment
  • High-speed light intensity measurement
Avalanche