Noise spectra in balanced optical detectors based on transimpedance amplifiers

We present a thorough theoretical analysis and experimental study of the shot and electronic noise spectra of a balanced optical detector based on an operational amplifier (OA) connected in a transimpedance scheme. We identify and quantify the primary parameters responsible for the limitations of th...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2017-09
Main Authors: Masalov, A V, Kuzhamuratov, A, Lvovsky, A I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Butterworth filters
Circuits
Current feedback amplifiers
Noise spectra
Operational amplifiers
Parameter identification
Photodiodes
Shot noise
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Summary:We present a thorough theoretical analysis and experimental study of the shot and electronic noise spectra of a balanced optical detector based on an operational amplifier (OA) connected in a transimpedance scheme. We identify and quantify the primary parameters responsible for the limitations of the circuit, in particular the bandwidth and shot-to-electronic noise clearance. We find that the shot noise spectrum can be made consistent with the second order Butterworth filter, while the electronic noise grows linearly with the second power of the frequency. Good agreement between the theory and experiment is observed, however the capacitances of the operational amplifier input and the photodiodes appear significantly higher than those specified in manufacturers' datasheets. This observation is confirmed by independent tests.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1709.05213