28.02.2012

PF512

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PF512

TECHNICAL DATA

FC InGaAs Photodiode

PF512 is an InGaAs PIN structure based photodiode with FC connector and ball lens. An internal optical

attenuator allows measurements up tp 20 dBm with a normal spectral range of 1,0 – 1,65 µm and an

extended range of 0,65 – 1,65 µm.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Item

Symbol

Value

Unit

Reverse Voltage

25

V

Optical Current

10

mA

Forward current

10

mA

Power Dissipation

100

mW

Operating Temperature

-40 … +85

°C

Storage Temperature

-40 … +85

°C

Soldering Temperature *

260

°C

Specifications (25°C)

Item

Value

Unit

Wavelength Range

1.00 - 1.65

µm

Sensitive Area

Ø 300

µm

Linear Range

-50… +20

dBm

Responsibility (0 V)

850 nm

≥ 0.20

A/W

1310 nm

≥ 0.75

1550 nm

≥ 0.80

Capacitance (-5 V)

≤12

pF

Dark Current (-5 V)

≤5

nA

Operating Voltage

0… -10

V

Inserting Deviation

±0.1

dB

Inserting lifetime

10

5

h