Partner: Fraunhofer IISB, Erlangen
\nperiod: 2023 – 2025
\nacknowledgements: FZK02P22K030<\/p>\n
Abstract<\/em> Partner: Fraunhofer IISB, Erlangen Extracto<\/em>
\nDevelopment of a SiC-Avalanche-Photodiode for flame and fire detection<\/strong>
\nFraunhofer IISB and sglux GmbH have started working on the development of a manufacturing process for a SiC-based avalanche photodiode (APD) as part of the \u201cKMU-innovativ\u201d project. An APD amplifies the photocurrent through the avalanche effect and therefore has a significantly higher sensitivity than a conventional SiC photodiode. Applications are in the area of flame and fire detection.
\nSuccessful completion of the project would create an interesting alternative to the gas discharge tubes currently in use. Although these tubes are capable of reliably detecting very low levels of UV radiation, they have disadvantages that are not found in semiconductor-based UV detectors: The gas discharge tubes are relatively large, fragile, require a high operating voltage and have a short service life.
\nThe first prototypes of the novel SiC APD will be available in mid 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nperiod: 2023 – 2025
\nacknowledgements: FZK02P22K030<\/p>\n
\nDevelopment of a SiC-Avalanche-Photodiode for flame and fire detection<\/strong>
\nFraunhofer IISB and sglux GmbH have started working on the development of a manufacturing process for a SiC-based avalanche photodiode (APD) as part of the \u201cKMU-innovativ\u201d project. An APD amplifies the photocurrent through the avalanche effect and therefore has a significantly higher sensitivity than a conventional SiC photodiode. Applications are in the area of flame and fire detection.
\nSuccessful completion of the project would create an interesting alternative to the gas discharge tubes currently in use. Although these tubes are capable of reliably detecting very low levels of UV radiation, they have disadvantages that are not found in semiconductor-based UV detectors: The gas discharge tubes are relatively large, fragile, require a high operating voltage and have a short service life.
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