Fast speed single-photon avalanche photodiode based on a novel smart quenching method

Jiyuan Zheng; Xingjun Xue; Yuan Yuan; Keye Sun; Daniel Rosenmann; Joe Campbell; Supratik Guha

doi:10.1117/12.2576738

5 March 2021 Fast speed single-photon avalanche photodiode based on a novel smart quenching method

Jiyuan Zheng, Xingjun Xue, Yuan Yuan, Keye Sun, Daniel Rosenmann, Joe Campbell, Supratik Guha

Proceedings Volume 11690, Smart Photonic and Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits XXIII; 116900P (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2576738
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

In this work, a novel smart quenching approach for a Geiger-mode single-photon avalanche diode is proposed. The avalanche photodiode is connected in series with a metallic filamentary resistive switch (MFRS). The hysteresis behavior of the MFRS makes it suitable to operate as a quenching resistor. Initially the MFRS is in the off state and it quenches an avalanche event triggered by an incident photon. After quenching, the MFRS switches to the low-resistance on-state, which reduces the R-C time constant of the recharging process. A sharp avalanche pulse shape, continuous detection, and fast detection speed have been achieved. Our observations are consistent with a model where the MFRS adaptively changes its resistance state from high to low during quenching and recharging.

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Jiyuan Zheng, Xingjun Xue, Yuan Yuan, Keye Sun, Daniel Rosenmann, Joe Campbell, and Supratik Guha "Fast speed single-photon avalanche photodiode based on a novel smart quenching method", Proc. SPIE 11690, Smart Photonic and Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits XXIII, 116900P (5 March 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2576738

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