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App. No. 15/148,873

IMPACT IONIZATION DEVICES UNDER DYNAMIC ELECTRIC FIELDS

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15/148,873
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.

Claims (4)

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.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 11, 2016
From: DAVID, JOHN P.
To: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
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