Applications and Circuits Photodiodes Applications and Circuits
Outline Introduction Applications Circuits A product introduction Conclusion
Introduction Why are they important? Semiconductor devices Converting light to current [http://ecee.colorado.edu/~bart/book/book/chapter4/ch4_6.htm] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photodiode]
Introduction Principle of operation Types of PDs -PN -PIN -Avalanche -Schottkey PIN structure (Multiplication) [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalanche-Photodiode]
Applications Compact disc players Smoke detectors Remote control devices Electrical isolation (Optocouplers) [http://www.safelincs.co.uk/smoke-alarm-types-optical-alarms-overview/]
Circuits The Simplest idea? Not really simple: -Dark current -Noise -Low speed -Unusable output
Circuits Two ways to use PDs -The Photovoltaic Mode -The Photoconductive Mode
Circuits Issues: -Stability -Bias -Noise LNA
A Product Photodetector using PIN PD as light sensor Black package to reduce reflection PIN Photodiode Signal wires
A Product Kerr effect
Conclusions PDs can be used as light sensors They have wide range of application The designed circuit should be compatible with application Doing a lot of study before designing a PD amplifier is necessary!