Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Infrared responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-03
2009-11-03
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Infrared responsive
Reexamination Certificate
active
07612340
ABSTRACT:
An avalanche photodiode is operated in avalanche mode at a selected reverse bias that achieves high gain and a reduced gain normalized dark current.
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Beck Jeffrey Don
Kinch Michael A.
Mitra Pradip
Wan Chang-Feng
Barker David S
DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems, Inc.
Porta David P
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
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