This article delves into the technical details of a PIN avalanche photodiode (APD) and a PIN photodiode to properly understand where they fit into their optical designs.

Photodiode Many diodes designed for use specifically as a photodiode will also use a PIN junction rather than the typical PN junction. Some photodiodes are similar to a light emitting diode. They have ...

The LX3055 is a coplanar waveguide photodiode intended for high bandwidth single-mode fiber optic network applications. Fabricated as an InGaAS/InP PIN photodiode, it can serve ...

PIN photodiodes differ from ordinary PN diodes in that there’s a layer of undoped ‘intrinsic’ silicon separating the P and N doped layers.

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology has introduced an Automotive Grade 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode in a standard surface-mount package.