Variable | Type | Description |
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Resp_data |
Matrix |
N x 2 matrix containing the responsivity (A/W) of the photodetector as a function of frequency (Hz), where N is the number of frequency points and the columns contain:
Notes:
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Idark_data |
Matrix |
M x 2 matrix containing the total dark current (A) of the photodetector as a function of bias voltage (V), where M is the number of bias points, and the columns contain:
Note:
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BW_data |
Matrix |
M x 2 matrix containing the 3-dB cutoff frequency (Hz) of the photodetector as a function of applied bias voltage (V), where M is the number of bias points, and the columns contain:
Note: Data must be provided for at least two bias voltages |
thermal_noise |
Number |
Default value for thermal noise (A/Hz^0.5) of the photodetector. Notes:
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thermal_noise_min |
Number |
Minimum allowed value for thermal noise (A/Hz^0.5) in the photodetector. Note: This will be visible to the end user. |
thermal_noise_max |
Number |
Maximum allowed value for thermal noise (A/Hz^0.5) in the photodetector. Note: This will be visible to the end user. |
Saturation Effects (optional)
Saturation power may be provided to include saturation effects in the final model. If it's not provided, saturation effects will be ignored.
Variable | Type | Description |
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saturation_power |
Number |
Saturation power (W) of the photodetector. Note: This will be visible to the end user. |
Electrical Equivalent Circuit data (optional)
This data is required by CML Compiler to create an electrical equivalent circuit for accurate electro-optic simulations. For more information about the electrical equivalent circuit, see the Electrical equivalent circuit details in the photonic model page.
Variable | Type | Description |
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Rj |
Number |
Series resistance (\(\Omega)\) of the photodetector. |
Cj |
Number/Matrix |
Junction capacitance (F) of the photodetector, provided in either one of the following forms:
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Rp |
Number |
Parasitic contact resistance (\(\Omega)\) of the photodetector |
Cp |
Number |
Parasitic capacitance (F) from the metal pads |