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Smaller, Cheaper, Better: Photo ICs Come of Age

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Gustavo Asencios, Hamamatsu Corp.

A current trend in the optical detector industry involves the need for photodetectors that feature added capabilities. It used to be the case that the most efficient setup was a simple photodiode mounted on a PC board and a discrete amplifier, but times have changed. A new breed of photodetector is slowly making its way into applications once dominated by discrete components. There are many names for this type of device, which combines a photodetector and an integrated circuit. In this article, we will refer to such a device as a “photo IC.” The benefits of an integrated solution are...Read full article

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    Published: January 2005
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    amplifier
    A device that enlarges and strengthens a signal's output without significantly distorting its original waveshape. There are amplifiers for acoustical, optical and electronic signals.
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