Light detection with semiconductor photodiodes

An integrated photodetecting optoelectronic semiconductor component for detecting light bursts in a light signal received by the component includes a silicon photomultiplier for: measuring the intensity of the light signal received by the component, and outputting a measurement signal that is indicative of the light intensity of the received light signal. The component is characterised by a comparator circuit: having a first input section, a second input section and an output section, and operatively connected to the silicon photomultiplier via its first input section.