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High Gain, Position Sensitive, Avalanche Photodiode for Optical Communication

Award Information
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Branch: N/A
Contract: NNG04CA27C
Agency Tracking Number: 022410
Amount: $599,979.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2004
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
44 Hunt Street
Watertown, MA 02472
United States
DUNS: 073804411
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Richard Myers
 Principal Investigator
 (617) 926-1167
 rmyers@rmdinc.com
Business Contact
 Gerald Entine
Title: President
Phone: (617) 668-6807
Email: GEntine@rmdinc.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

This Phase II SBIR describes the fabrication and characterization of a position sensitive detector with internal gain. Phase I research demonstrated the fabrication of several position sensitive avalanche photodiodes (APDs), including quadrant and lateral-effect photodiodes. With position resolution equivalent to commercially available silicon detectors, but responsivity three orders of magnitude times greater, these detectors offer superior performance over existing position sensitive devices. Using RMD?s advanced planar processing technology, the position sensitive detectors will be further optimized with emphasis on applications for free-space optical communication systems operating at near-infrared (near-IR) wavelengths. The ultimate goal of this program is to develop a manufacturable high speed, low noise position-sensitive APD module. The APD and electronics for readout and data logging will be included in the final module, a valuable tool for long distance communication and LADAR operation.

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