Acta Photonica Sinica, Volume. 35, Issue 3, 347(2006)

Analysis and Optimization of MSM-PD's Characteristics Using a Two Dimensional Numerical Method

Yu Yichuan1、*, Zou Yongzhuo1, He Jianjun2, and He Sailing1
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  • 2Lightip Technologies,Inc.Ottawa,ON K1K 4R8,Canada
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    A 2D finite-difference method is developed to study a Metal-Semiconductor-Metal PhotoDetector (MSM-PD). The time-domain numerical simulation is based on the Poisson equation and continuity equations for electrons and holes. The transient response of the photodector is analyzed. An optimized design of MSM-PD is given to achieve a fast response while keeping a satisfactory responsivity.

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    Yu Yichuan, Zou Yongzhuo, He Jianjun, He Sailing. Analysis and Optimization of MSM-PD's Characteristics Using a Two Dimensional Numerical Method[J]. Acta Photonica Sinica, 2006, 35(3): 347

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    Received: Dec. 20, 2004

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Jun. 3, 2010

    The Author Email: Yichuan Yu (yuyich@coer.zju.edu.cn)

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