Working together, an avalanche photodiode and a pulsed laser diode measure time of flight and can be used in a variety of applications. But selecting an APD / PLD pairing for time of flight measurement is much more complicated than simply choosing the best wavelength and output power. Factors like APD active area and material combined with the timing and working distance of your pulsed laser – as they relate to the operating environment of the system – must all be taken into consideration to ensure precise measurements.
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Because we manufacture our own parts, no order quantity is too large or small and we offer the ability to customize your design.
First emerging in the market in the 1980s, LiDAR systems are evolving to adapt to longer range and environmental challenges. Read on to learn how…
Learn how the light absorption of a material or lack thereof can help map areas not visible to the naked eye – like ruins in a dense jungle…
Products
Manufactured in Arizona, our team creates standard avalanche photodiodes, and also custom products like photon counting detectors, receivers and more. Contact us to discuss your custom project.
Because we manufacture all of our own parts, our teams are able to customize many aspects of each avalanche photodiode and pulsed laser at the time of build – coordinated together for your specific application. No order is too large, or small. Contact us to consult on your application’s specific requirements and find out what’s possible.
Manufactured in Arizona, our team creates standard avalanche photodiodes, and also custom products like photon counting detectors, receivers and more. Contact us to discuss your custom project.
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