An analytical small-signal bias-dependent non-uniform model for p-i-n GaAs Travelling Wave Photodetectors

Torrese, Guido;Huynen, Isabelle;Serres, Marc;Gallagher, D.;Vander Vorst, André;et.al.
(2002) IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques — Vol. 50, n° 11, p. 2253-2557 (2002)

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  • Torrese, GuidoUCLouvain
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  • Serres, MarcUCLouvain
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  • Gallagher, D.Photon Design
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  • Vander Vorst, AndréUCLouvain
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A fully analytical small-signal model is developed for the frequency response of traveling-wave photodetectors. It takes into account the dependence of the equivalent transmission-line admittance on the position, induced by the nonuniform distribution of the optical beam along the traveling direction. Moreover, the influence of the bias voltage on the transit time has been accurately investigated. The model is applied to the design of an InAlAs-InGaAs p-i-n photodetector. Its performances are investigated in term of electrical bandwidth.
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Torrese, G., Huynen, I., Serres, M., Gallagher, D., Banham, M., & Vander Vorst, A. (2002). An analytical small-signal bias-dependent non-uniform model for p-i-n GaAs Travelling Wave Photodetectors. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 50(11), 2253-2557. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMTT.2002.804640 (Original work published 2002)