Avalanche photodiode (APD)
Laser Components
Since the foundation of Laser Components Detector Group Inc. in 2004 we have built a product range comprising high quality APDs as well as low cost versions. The active area ranges from diameters of 230 µm to 3.0 mm. APDs with even larger areas (5 mm, 10 mm, and 16 mm) are manufactured by our partner Advanced Photonix, Inc.
Depending on type and specifications APDs are used for rangefinding, speed measurements, laser radar, security scanners, spectroscopy, fluorescence measurement as well as test and measurements systems in industrial, military, and medical markets. The avalanche effect is most effective whenever there is not much light available.
