Phlux develops Aura Noiseless InGaAs® Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) that offer up to 12 times higher sensitivity and 50% greater detection range compared to traditional sensors, making them ideal for applications in LiDAR, range finders, and optical fiber testing. These sensors enable smaller, more cost-effective systems by reducing the need for additional optical components and simplifying thermal management.
Funding
$4.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current InGaAs avalanche photodiodes (APDs) used in LiDAR, range finders, and optical fiber testing often lack the sensitivity needed for optimal performance, limiting detection range and requiring more complex and costly system designs. These limitations hinder the development of smaller, more efficient infrared systems.
Solution
Phlux developed Aura Noiseless InGaAs® APDs that offer significantly enhanced sensitivity compared to traditional APDs. These sensors achieve up to 12 times higher sensitivity, enabling up to 50% greater detection range in applications such as LiDAR and optical fiber testing. By improving sensitivity, Aura APDs reduce the need for additional optical components and simplify thermal management, leading to smaller, more cost-effective system designs. The sensors are designed as drop-in replacements for existing components, facilitating easy integration into current systems.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of LiDAR systems, laser range finders, and optical fiber test equipment (OTDRs) seeking to improve the performance and reduce the cost of their infrared systems.
Features
- Aura Noiseless InGaAs® APD technology for ultra-low noise and low dark current
- High gain operation at high temperatures
- Up to 12x higher sensitivity compared to best-in-class APDs
- Available as bare die, with fiber pigtails, or in industry-standard surface-mount or wire-ended packages
- Enables up to 50% greater range in range finder and LiDAR applications
- Boosts resolution by detecting up to 12 times as many pulses per second for a given laser power
- Facilitates smaller systems through lower-power lasers, smaller optical apertures, and simplified thermal management
- Reduces system costs by relaxing requirements for other optical components