Silicon avalanche photodiode operation and lifetime analysis for small satellites
arXiv:1306.6773 · doi:10.1364/OE.21.016946
Abstract
Silicon avalanche photodiodes (APDs) are sensitive to operating temperature fluctuations and are also susceptible to radiation flux expected in satellite-based quantum experiments. We introduce a low power voltage adjusting mechanism to overcome the effects of in-orbit temperature fluctuations. We also present data on the performance of Si APDs after irradiation (gamma-ray and proton beam). Combined with an analysis of expected orbital irradiation, we propose that a Si APD in a 400 km equatorial orbit may operate beyond the lifetime of the satellite.
9 pages, 7 figures, accepted by Optics Express
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