An ultra-high sensitivity triple-coupled quantum well infrared photode
tector using a high-strain n-type InGaAs/AlGaAs/InGaAs asymmetrical co
upled quantum well structure has been developed for 8-14 mu m detectio
n. The maximum responsivity and detectivity with 45 degrees facet illu
mination were found to be 2.71A/W and 7.21 x 10(10) cmH(1/2)/W at lamb
da(p) = 9.6 mu m, V-b = -5V, and T = 30K.