Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes (GM-APDs) are highly sensitive light detectors, capable of detecting single photons.

A compact silicon PIN photodiode promises higher sensitivity and faster response for next-gen wearables and health monitors.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity to visible and infrared ...

Researchers optimise ultraviolet avalanche photodiodes by fine-tuning electric field and absorption layers, increasing ...

A thin organic infrared photodiode uses polaritons for stable, narrowband detection, enabling low-power sensors for medical, ...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN ...

A photodiode also referred to as a photo-detector is a semiconductor device that converts light energy into an electrical current. Photodiodes are sensitive to light across a specific range of ...

In order to help his friend prepare for a talk at DEFCON this weekend, [Craig] built an IR photodiode amplifier circuit. The circuit extended the detection range of the hack from a few inches to a few ...

Electrical and computer engineers have developed an avalanche photodiode that achieved record performance and has the potential to transform next generation night-vision imaging and Light Detection ...

This Photodiode based Alarm can be used to give a warning alarm when someone passes through a protected area. The circuit is kept standby through a laser beam or IR beam focused on to the Photodiode.

In researching my latest article I ran across this paper about a “robust” photodiode amplifier (pdf). I use the scare quotes on purpose, since the whole article seemed a little fishy to me. The author ...

LASER COMPONENTS is a world leading manufacturer of photovoltaic indium arsenide detectors. From our research and production facility in Arizona we supply customers all over the world with these ...