20 Nov 2015 LASER COMPONENTS has been manufacturing APDs since 2004. We are now pleased to include our new range of inexpensive Si APDs in an SMD housing. These APDs are optimised for wavelength ranges between 400nm and 1100nm with the dimensions 3.1mm x 1.8mm x 1mm. Responsivity is optimised for 905nm pulsed laser diodes.
The SAH series is based on epitaxial structure with short rise times from 250ps to 300ps and are available in active area diameters of 230µm and 500µm. These APDs feature extremely low noise and high quantum efficiency. With a large multiplication gain and wide operating temperature range, these APDs are particularly used for optical communication system, speed measurement, laser radar guns, and security scanners, as well as for use in test and measurement systems in industry and medicine.
The low operating voltage of these APDs makes them extremely useful in range finders thereby saving energy and reducing costs. | 
