New Linear APD Arrays For Lidar Measuring

SMD Components With 8 And 16 Elements

The LASER COMPONENTS Detector Group expands its standard range of linear Si APD arrays by LCC44 housings containing 8 and 16 elements. The SMD components can be mounted on circuit boards, while also providing enough space for the integrated multi-channel amplifier circuit. Their operation only requires the voltage for the array and 5 V for the electronics.

The arrays comprise of a monolithic series of fast, low-noise avalanche photodiodes with gaps of merely 40 µm between the elements. They feature a very low temperature coefficient and their sensitivity is optimized for the NIR range between 800 nm and 905 nm.

In addition to the standard range, LASER COMPONENTS also manufactures custom made linear arrays. The customer determines the number and size of the individual elements that can be arranged along one or two axes.

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LASER COMPONENTS specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of components and services in the laser and optoelectronics industry. At LASER COMPONENTS, we have been serving customers since 1982 with sales branches in five different countries. We have been producing in house since 1986 with production facilities in Germany, Canada, and the United States. In-house production makes up approximately half of our sales revenue. A family-run business, we have more than 220 employees worldwide.