NIR Avalanche Photodiode performs single-photon counting.
NIR Avalanche Photodiode performs single-photon counting. |
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February 1, 2006 -
Designed for Geiger or Linear Mode single-photon counting at wavelengths from 0.9-1.6 microns, SU055-GM-APD-FO consists of one indium gallium arsenide/indium phosphide, near-infrared (NIR), avalanche photodiode (APD). It incorporates APD chip, thermoelectric cooler, thermistor, and optical fiber coupling optics into hermetic package. Along with quantum efficiency of over 70%, unit offers low-noise analog optical detection up to approximately 1 GHz.
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Original Press release
Goodrich Corp.
4 Coliseum Centre, 2730 West Tyvola Rd.
Charlotte, NC, 28217
USA
Goodrich Introduces Near-Infrared Avalanche Photodiode for Geiger or Linear Mode Single-Photon Counting
PRINCETON, NJ, January 13, 2006 -Goodrich Corporation (www.oss.goodrich.com) announces a unique indium gallium arsenide/indium phosphide (InGaAs/ InP) near-infrared avalanche photodiode (APD) designed for single-photon counting at wavelengths of 0.9 to 1.6 microns. The new SU055-GM-APD-FO offers an extremely low dark current with high responsivity, making it ideal for Geiger Mode single-photon counting. It is also capable of high-gain linear mode single-photon counting with a quantum efficiency greater than 70 percent.
Featuring ultra low-noise analog optical detection up to approximately 1GHz, Goodrich's new device incorporates a high-performance APD chip, a thermoelectric cooler, a thermistor and optical fiber coupling optics into a compact and robust, hermetic package. The standard module comes with 1 meter of 50-micron core, multi-mode fiber with an FC connector for easy integration. Optional single-mode fiber pigtail is also available.
Other applications for the new near-infrared APD include quantum cryptography, optical time domain reflectometry, near-infrared Raman spectroscopy, biomedical NIR spectroscopy, time-resolved emission detection for failure analysis and singlet oxygen detection. The high dynamic range device is manufactured by a business unit of Goodrich's Optical and Space Systems division based in Princeton, N.J. (formerly Sensors Unlimited, Inc.).
Goodrich has pioneered the design and production of shortwave infrared components, cameras and systems utilizing advanced InGaAs imaging technology for industrial, commercial, military, agricultural and biomedical markets. For additional information on InGaAs-based shortwave infrared imaging detectors, arrays and systems, visit the "Sensors Unlimited" link found on Goodrich's Optical and Space Systems division homepage at www.oss.goodrich.com.
Goodrich Corporation, (www.goodrich.com) a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.
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