Avalanche Photodiodes

(APD)

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Silicon Avalanche Photodiodes make use of internal multiplication to achieve gain due to impact ionization. The result is the optimized series of high Responsivity devices, exhibiting excellent sensitivity. OSI Optoelectronics offers several sizes of detectors that are available with flat windows or ball lenses for optical fiber applications.

Silicon Avalanche Photodiodes

Product Applications

  • High Speed Optical Communications
  • Laser Range Finder
  • Bar Code Readers
  • Optical Remote Control
  • Medical Equipment
  • High Speed Photometry

Product Features

  • High Speed Responsivity / QE
  • High Bandwidth / Fast Response
  • Low Noise
  • Low Bias Voltage
  • Hermetically Sealed TO-Packages

Model Number Active Area Active Area Dimensions Peak Wavelength Responsivity Dark Current Capacitance Rise Time Operating Bias V Range Package Click Image to Zoom
APD-300 0.07 mm² 0.3 Φ mm 820 nm 42 A/W 1 nA 1.5 pF 0.4 ns 130 - 280 V 68 / TO-18 Flat Window Click to View Larger Image of (APD-300)
APD-300L 0.07 mm² 0.3 Φ mm 820 nm 42 A/W 1 nA 1.5 pF 0.4 ns 130 - 280 V 69 / TO-18 Ball Lens Click to View Larger Image of (APD-300L)
APD-500 0.2 mm² 0.5 Φ mm 820 nm 42 A/W 1.8 nA 2.5 pF 0.5 ns 130 - 280 V 68 / TO-18 Flat Window Click to View Larger Image of (APD-500)
APD-500L 0.2 mm² 0.5 Φ mm 820 nm 42 A/W 1.8 nA 2.5 pF 0.5 ns 130 - 280 V 69 / TO-18 Ball Lens Click to View Larger Image of (APD-500L)
APD-900 0.64 mm² 0.9 Φ mm 820 nm 42 A/W 2.5 nA 7 pF 1 ns 130 - 280 V 70 / TO-5 Click to View Larger Image of (APD-900)
APD-1500 1.8 mm² 1.5 Φ mm 820 nm 42 A/W 7 nA 12 pF 2 ns 130 - 280 V 70 / TO-5 Click to View Larger Image of (APD-1500)
APD-3000 7.1 mm² 3.0 Φ mm 820 nm 42 A/W 15 nA 40 pF 5 ns 130 - 280 V 70 / TO-5 Click to View Larger Image of (APD-3000)
* 'L' Suffix refers to devices with ball lens cap