Standard silicon photodiodes

Standard silicon photodiodes are robust, sensitive optical detectors for light in the range ~230nm to 1100nm.  They can also detect other forms of radiation including x-rays, gamma rays, ion (including alpha particles) and neutrons, either directly or with the addition of a conversion material.

Our three silicon photodiode platforms are each optimised for different characteristics. This is primarily achieved by using different silicon specifications and junction depths.

> General Purpose
  • ~230nm to 1100nm
> Infrared
  •  Enhanced response and speed in the 800nm to 1064nm region
> High speed
  •  Epitaxial devices for <1ns response