A versatile photodiode SPICE model for optical microsystem simulation

Authors
Ravezzi, L Dalla Betta, GF Stoppa, D Simoni, A
Citation
L. Ravezzi et al., A versatile photodiode SPICE model for optical microsystem simulation, MICROELEC J, 31(4), 2000, pp. 277-282
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
MICROELECTRONICS JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00262692 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
277 - 282
Database
ISI
SICI code
0026-2692(200004)31:4<277:AVPSMF>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
We report on the definition and the implementation in ANACAD Eldo simulator of a photodiode circuit macro-model to be used in the design of optical sm art sensors such as position sensing detectors (PSDs) and digital cameras. The optical power waveform as well as its spectrum can be easily defined by the user, allowing for a high flexibility of the model. The effectiveness of the proposed macro-model is highlighted by comparing Eldo simulation res ults with both numerical device simulation results and experimental data. ( C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.