PIN Photodiodes feature active areas up to 26 mm².

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Suited for direct detection of high-energy charged particles and X-rays, S9723/S9724 silicon (Si) PIN photodiodes have 26 x 26 mm and 10 x 10 mm active areas with 2 and 1 mm uniformity, respectively. Both utilize MEMS technology and accurately conduct DE-E detection of charged particles. Hole-mounted on PCBs, 100 (±5) mm thick S9723 and 10 (±2.5) mm thick S9724 have respective typ dark currents of 2 and 0.01 nA and rise times of 80 and 100 ns.



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Large-Area PIN Photodiodes Introduced by Hamamatsu



Hamamatsu Introduces Large-area PIN Photodiodes for Direct Detection of High-energy Charged Particles and X-rays

o MEMS Technology Incorporated into S9723/S9724 to Reduce Size While Maintaining High Performance in Heavy Ion Energy Detection Applications o

Bridgewater, NJ (For Immediate Release 2005) - Hamamatsu Corporation introduces the S9723/S9724 silicon (Si) PIN photodiodes that utilize MEMS technology to maintain a small size yet deliver high performance. Featuring large active areas and low dark currents, the S9723/S9724 are specifically designed for direct detection of high-energy charged particles and X-rays.

The S9723 has a thickness of 100 (+/-5) mm with a 26x26 mm active area while the S9724 is 10 (+/-2.5) mm thick with a 10x10 mm active area. The uniformity of the active areas' thickness is typically 2 mm for the S9723 and 1 mm for the S9724, ensuring that the PIN photodiodes have excellent uniformity over the entire active area. Hole mounted on PC boards, the S9723/S9724 can accurately conduct DE-E detection of the charged particles.

In addition to their size, the S9723/S9724 are well suited for heavy ion energy detection because of their performance. The S9723 has typical dark current of 2 nA and rise time is typically 80 ns. Terminal capacitance of the S9723 is typically 0.75 nF. Typical dark current is 0.01 nA for the S9724, and it has a typical rise time of 100 ns. Terminal capacitance is typically 1 nF for the S9724.

Such high performance is delivered by small PIN photodiodes. The S9723 measures 46 W x 46 D x 1.6 H (mm) while the S9724 is 30 W x 30 D x 1.6 H (mm).

Small quantity pricing is $2,304.00 for the S9723 and $576.00 for the S9724. Delivery is 5 to 6 weeks ARO.

Hamamatsu is a leading manufacturer of devices for generation and measurement of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. Its products include photodiodes, photomultiplier tubes, scientific light sources, infrared detectors, photoconductive cells, and imaging devices. The company's unique corporate philosophy stresses the advancement of photonics through extensive research, and yields products that are regarded as state of the art. Hamamatsu products are used throughout the world in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications.

For more information, please contact Hamamatsu Corporation, 360 Foothill Road, P.O. Box 6910, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, e-mail: usa@hamamatsu.com, or call 1-800-524-0504. You can also visit us on the Web at sales.hamamatsu.com.

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