High-Speed Surface Illuminated Photodiode

At a Glance

high-speed surface illuminated InGaAs photodiodes for datacom, telecom and sensing applications

Technical Background

High-speed surface-illuminated photodiodes are key components for hybrid-integrated photodetectors in datacom and telecom transceivers. The photodiodes operate at a wavelength
of 1310 nm for intra-datacenter links or 1550 nm for inter-datacenter and long-haul optical communication links. 

The photodiode chips are based on mature InP technology and are fabricated at the wafer process line of HHI, offering-Telcordia and space-qualified processes. Due to the ability of customising the photodiode chips, costumers get the optimal performance for their application. 

Features

  • up to 60 GHz 3 dB-bandwidth
  • back side or top side illumination
  • single diode or array configuration
  • lens integration for back side illuminated photodiode (optional)
  • integrated bias-T (optional)
  • flip chip or wire bonding
  • IEEE P802.3 bs compliant

Applications

  • datacommunication
  • telecommunication
  • sensing

Technical Specifications

  • wavelength: 1060 nm - 1700 nm
  • responsivity:
    28 GBaud: 0.95 A/W @ 1310 nm
    32 GBaud: 0.75 A/W @ 1550 nm
    56 GBaud: 0.7 A/W @ 1310 nm
    56 GBaud: 0.55 A/W @ 1550 nm
  • low dark current: < 10 nA @ 5 V
  • IEEE P802.3 bs compliant

Customization

  • 3 dB-bandwidth up to 60 GHz
  • customised responsivity-bandwidth trade-off
  • back side or top side illumination
  • single diode or array configuration
  • integrated bias-T
  • lens integration for back side illuminated photodiode
  • flip chip or wire bonding
  • customised pitches and pad configurations