905nm - 1550nm Avalanche Photodiodes
Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) play a crucial role in applications that require extreme sensitivity, rapid response, and dependable performance under low-light conditions.
Opto Diode’s APD Series is engineered to meet these challenges, delivering high internal gain combined with exceptionally low dark current across a broad spectral range from 905 nm to 1550 nm.
Designed for precision optical detection, these high-gain APDs enable superior signal-to-noise performance, making them well suited for LiDAR, rangefinding, laser detection, optical communications, and scientific instrumentation. By amplifying weak optical signals directly at the detector level, Opto Diode’s APDs reduce system complexity while enhancing overall detection accuracy and reliability.
The APD Series is optimized for demanding environments where consistency and stability are critical. Low dark current minimizes noise, enabling accurate measurements even in low-signal or long-range scenarios. High responsivity and fast temporal response support applications requiring precise timing and rapid data acquisition, such as time-of-flight measurements and pulsed laser systems.
With wavelength coverage tailored for common laser sources and sensing platforms, Opto Diode’s APDs offer flexibility for both legacy systems and next-generation designs. Their robust construction and proven performance make them a trusted choice for engineers seeking dependable photodetection solutions.
Whether supporting advanced LiDAR systems, aerospace and defense platforms, or high-performance optical instrumentation, Opto Diode’s Avalanche Photodiodes provide the sensitivity, gain, and reliability needed to push detection capabilities further.