Large Area InGaAs APDs

The Princeton Lightwave Large Area APD is a discrete InGaAs/InP avalanche photodetector designed for high performance in linear mode applications requiring a large optical active area. The device is intended for use at voltage biases below breakdown to provide gains on the order of 10 to 15, for which most APD-based receivers achieve optimal performance. This APD has high responsivity in the wavelength range from 0.95 to 1.65 μm. The PLI Large Area APD described in this datasheet is a front-illuminated device provided either in a standard TO-18 can with a window cap or on a custom ceramic. Devices are available with a clear optical active area of 80 μm, and 200 μm.

  Data Sheet for Large Area Avalanche Photodiode

High Sensitivity Range-Finder Receiver Modules

Princeton Lightwave’s PLA-6XX series APD front end receiver product family offers industry-leading sensitivity in multiple packaging formats. These modules leverage PLI’s high performance, planar InP-InGaAs avalanche photodiodes (APDs) developed specifically for demanding low light level detection in ranging, LADAR and scientific applications.

  Data Sheet for High Sensitivity APD Front End Receiver - PLA-6XX

  Data Sheet for Sub-Nanosecond, High Sensitivity APD Front End Receiver - PLA-8XX