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Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) are gaining popularity in applications where low intensity light needs to be detected. Since they are used in Geiger mode, where the self-sustaining avalanche needs to be quenched, an important part of the detection circuitry is the quenching circuit. First, we examine the operation of a basic passive quenching circuit consisting of the SPAD and two series resistors...