SSSC is developing InGaAs/InP broadband photodiodes and arrays. The notable features are:
  • Quantum efficiencies greater than 70% for the entire wavelength range between 400 nm and 1650 nm

  • Individual photodiodes on the arrays are addressable and have electrical bandwidths in excess of 3 GHz.

  • Spectral responses can be tuned to yield quantum efficiencies greater than 90% at specific wavelengths by utilizing internal reflection properties.

  • Multiple simultaneous functions can be performed from a single receiver, a 1-D array receiver or a camera.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig.1: Typical responsivity and quantum efficiency data for a 40- micron broadband detector.