Abstract: A series of connections of photodiodes has a plurality of alternating N-type conductivity surface areas with P-type conductivity surface areas with each member of the P-type conductivity surface areas being separated by a member of N-type conductivity surface areas. Metal conductors connect the P-type conductivity areas to the N-type conductivity areas at an N+ implanted area within the N-type conductivity surface area to form the series connection of photodiodes.