Monte Carlo Simulation of InAlAs/InAlGaAs Tandem Avalanche Photodiodes

Monte Carlo simulation is performed on a low-noise, three-stage tandem avalanche photodiode with InAlAs/InAlGaAs impact-ionization-engineered multiplication region. The simulated excess noise factor agrees well with experimental measurements. A modified structure to further reduce the excess noise is proposed.

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