The quantum efficiency of silicon photodiodes and factors that might be responsible for the drop in quantum efficiency in the near-infrared spectral range were analyzed. It was shown that poor reflectivity from the rear surface of the die could account for a decrease in Si photodiode quantum efficiency in near-infrared spectral range by more than 20%. The photodiode quantum efficiency was modeled with an appropriate representation for the carrier-collection efficiency dependence on the die penetration depth. A corrected analytical expression for calculating the photodiode quantum efficiency is given. Some methods to improve the quantum efficiency of silicon photodiodes in near-infrared spectral range are discussed.
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