Daniel Ma

Abstract

This research investigates the performance of avalanche photodiode (APD) arrays that were designed, fabricated, and tested at Rochester Institute of Technology. The APD devices, based on the "reach-through" structure, were designed with various array sizes and dimensions in order to investigate the optimal design. An explanation of the operating principle and device theory is presented, along with the testing methods used in determining the performance of the APD arrays. The results and the reasons behind the performance of the devices are discussed. Suggestions and solutions to problems found are presented as a guide for any future research.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Avalanche photodiodes; Photodiodes

Publication Date

2004

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Imaging Science (MS)

Advisor

Zoran Ninkov

Advisor/Committee Member

Lynn Fuller

Advisor/Committee Member

Jonathan Arney

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at TK8312 .M2 2004

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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