Optical Detectors & Sensors

Optical detectors and sensors are instrumental devices designed to detect and measure light signals across various wavelengths. These components play a crucial role in converting optical signals into electrical signals for further processing in electronic systems. They are employed in a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, industrial automation, medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. These detectors and sensors utilize different technologies such as photodiodes, phototransistors, photonic integrated circuits, and other light-sensitive materials. Photodiodes, for instance, generate a photocurrent when exposed to light, serving as a fundamental component for light detection. Photonic integrated circuits integrate multiple optical functions on a single chip, enhancing the efficiency and compactness of optical sensor systems.