High-speed communication detector characterization by bit error rate measurementsPerformance data taken on several candidate high data rate laser communications photodetectors is presented. Measurements of bit error rate versus signal level were made in both a 1064 nm system at 400 Mbps and a 532 nm system at 500 Mbps. RCA silicon avalanche photodiodes are superior at 1064 nm, but the Rockwell hybrid 3-5 avalanche photodiode preamplifiers offer potentially superior performance. Varian dynamic crossed field photomultipliers are superior at 532 nm, however, the RCA silicon avalanche photodiode is a close contender.
Document ID
19790044013
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Green, S. I. (McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. St. Louis, Mo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Laser and fiber optics communications; Seminar