Design of an adjustable bias circuit using a single-sided CMOS supply for avalanche photodiodes

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Abstract

A charge pump circuit operating from a single-sided CMOS supply, capable of biasing avalanche photodiodes up to 40 V with load currents in the mA range is presented. This circuit introduces new design elements that overcome previously published limitations. These elements include pass-gate voltage regulators and a mechanism for linking the negative voltage regulator to the positive voltage output. This design allows linear adjustment of the output voltage from a single control voltage. The circuit has compact dimensions of 1.55 mm × 1 mm, including bond pads, which makes it suitable for hybrid integration in a single package with an APD and two surfacemount capacitors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 IEEE 10th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2012
Pages65-68
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event2012 IEEE 10th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2012 - Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: 17 Jun 201220 Jun 2012

Publication series

Name2012 IEEE 10th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2012

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE 10th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2012
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal, QC
Period17/06/1220/06/12

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