SPADs employ an avalanche process to generate significant current from a single photon. That results in higher power ...

Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs) represent a transformative technology in the field of imaging. These solid-state devices are capable of detecting individual photons, thereby enabling ...

What is a PIN avalanche photodiode (APD)? What is a PIN photodiode? How to characterize avalanche breakdown in GaN. Major differences exist between a PIN photodiode and an avalanche photodiode (APD), ...

The high internal gain of single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) operating in Geiger mode allows the quantum limit of detection to be approached. This offers a significantly improved sensitivity for ...

LiDAR sensors are indispensable for the realization of advanced technologies such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and AR/VR. In particular, short- and mid-range LiDAR ...