US2016254867A1PendingUtilityA1

Impact ionization devices under dynamic electric fields

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Assignee: STC UNMPriority: Nov 5, 2010Filed: May 6, 2016Published: Sep 1, 2016
Est. expiryNov 5, 2030(~4.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Majeed M. HayatJohn P. DavidSanjay KrishnaLuke F. LesterDavid A. RamirezPayman Zarkesh-Ha
H10F 77/1248H10F 77/959H10F 77/124H10F 30/222H10F 10/163H04B 10/67G01J 1/44H01L 31/0304G01J 2001/4466H01L 31/0735H04B 10/6911H04B 10/693Y02E10/544G01J 1/46
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Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and methods relate to use of a time-varying bias for application to an avalanche photodiode. Embodiments include systems and methods of determining an appropriate time-varying bias for application to an avalanche photodiode in linear mode. Avalanche photodiode having appropriate parameters may also be determined. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

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         1 . A method comprising:
 receiving an optical pulse at an avalanche photodiode in linear mode or equivalent below-breakdown mode;   varying a reverse bias applied to the avalanche photodiode during the reception of the optical pulse at the avalanche photodiode; and   outputting from the avalanche photodiode an electrical signal that corresponds to the received optical pulse.

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