GPD Optoelectronics

This Memorial Day, GPD Optoelectronics honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we value every day. As we spend time with family, friends, and community, we pause to reflect on the true meaning of this day and express our deepest gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We remember. We honor. We are grateful.

Great optical systems start with a solid understanding of how light detection actually works. We are excited to share our Fundamentals of Light Detection guide, a free resource designed to help engineers build confidence in photodiode selection and integration.

From fiber optics and lidar to spectroscopy and industrial sensing, this guide gives you the foundation to design with confidence across a 250 nm to 2.6 micron detection range. Here's what you'll learn:

- A clear five-step framework for matching the right detector to your application
- The differences between PIN, APD, and Schottky detector designs
- When to choose silicon, germanium, or InGaAs based on your wavelength range
- Key noise sources in photodetector circuits and how to minimize them
- How to evaluate speed, sensitivity, and environmental requirements together

Download Fundamentals of Light Detection https://www.gpd-ir.com/resources/fundamentals-of-light-detection/

GPD Optoelectronics Products Now Available on DigiKey

We’re excited to announce that selected InGaAs and Germanium photodiodes from GPD Optoelectronics are now available globally on DigiKey, making it easier for optical and photonics engineers to source qualified detectors.

“With parts in stock and easy to buy, engineers can accelerate development and deployment,”
— David Beatson, CEO, GPD Optoelectronics

What’s Available on DigiKey

- InGaAs photodiodes (≈850–1700 nm) for low-noise precision at 1310 nm and 1550 nm
- Germanium photodiodes (≈850–1650 nm) for cost-effective, large-area optical power monitoring
- Package options: TO-5 / TO-8, LCC-6 / LCC-28 (SMT), and BNC

These detectors are optimized for optical power monitoring and NIR/SWIR instrumentation, and are backed by U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing for consistent performance and reliable sourcing.
🔗 Read the press release: https://www.prunderground.com/gpd-optoelectronics-announces-global-availability-of-photodiodes-on-digikey/00370132/

🔗 Explore GPD products on DigiKey: https://www.digikey.com/en/supplier-centers/gpd-optoelectronics

GPD Optoelectronics Announces Global Availability of Photodiodes on DigiKey Engineers Gain Global Access to U.S.-Made InGaAs and Germanium Photodiodes for NIR/SWIR Applications

GPD Optoelectronics Awarded $14.5M Contract for Next-Generation RADS Program

We’re proud to share that GPD Optoelectronics Corp. has been awarded a $14.5 million contract to develop the Software-defined Tactical Optical Modem for Performance and Ruggedization (STOMPeR) — formerly known as the Rugged Adaptive Detection and Signaling (RADS) program.
This initiative advances our mission to strengthen U.S. defense communications by developing rugged optical receiver technology that enables secure, high-speed Free Space Optical (FSO) communications across air, land, sea, and space.

For fifty years, we’ve turned light into insight, and this project takes that legacy further.

🔗 Read the full announcement on Business Wire: https://bwnews.pr/3LqaBVd

Laser World of Photonics-Day 2

Designing for speed, sensitivity, and reliability? If you're pushing the limits in photonics, we’d love to hear about it. Our InGaAs and Germanium detectors are engineered for your real-world tradeoffs.
Bring your toughest problem: 📍 Booth # B2.516| 🤝 Meet the team

Fiber-Coupled Speed. InGaAs Precision.
Engineered for low-capacitance, high-speed detection in fiber-optic systems requiring precise signal integrity.
Key Specs:
- Supports Single-Mode and Multi-Mode Fiber configurations
- Customizable active areas for application-specific optimization
- Precision optical alignment and rugged mechanical packaging

Optimized for high-bandwidth applications in telecom, LiDAR, spectroscopy, and free-space optics. Explore full specifications: https://www.gpd-ir.com/

Fun Fact Friday!

In free space optical beam control, even micron-scale beam drift can introduce receiver error and degrade system performance.
Our Tetralateral Sensors deliver continuous surface response, no dead zones, no signal dropouts—ensuring tight feedback loops for high-speed optical alignment.
💡 Optimized for free-space optics, beam steering, and high-precision power measurement.

📩 Specify performance. We’ll match it:
👉https://www.gpd-ir.com/contact-us

Engineered for Accuracy, Built for Control
Our Quadrant Photodiodes deliver precise, high-speed sensing—built for closed-loop systems where accuracy matters.

🔹 Beam Steering for Free Space Optical Communications
🔹 Beam Positioning and Profiling in the Lab

With a wide spectral response (800–2600 nm), small segment gaps, and low dark current, they’re ideal for real-time feedback and control.

See how it performs under pressure: Explore the specs https://www.gpd-ir.com/quadrant-photodiodes/

📩 Talk to our engineering team today.

🏭 Built for Harsh Environments. Trusted for Precision.

Our Two-Color Detectors are built for applications in metal processing plants, refractory operations, semiconductor fabs, and high-speed industrial temperature control systems. With high-speed feedback and stacked detector architecture, GPD delivers unmatched performance in non-contact temperature measurement.

Why choose us?
- Reliable under variable emissivity
- Perfect for remote & high-temp environments
- Ideal for black body radiation measurement, pyrometry & more

👉 Schedule a meeting to meet us at Laser World of Photonics.