Photodiodes

Photodiodes

German Researchers Use Discovery Semiconductors' 20 Gb/s Multimode Optical Receivers to Characterize 980 nm VCSELs

October 20, 2006 - Discovery Semiconductors, based in Ewing, NJ, has provided 25 GHz multimode (MM) photodiodes to the Technical University of Berlin for their research on directly modulated 980 nm lasers. Prof. D. Bimberg, with the Technical University of Berlin, led a collaborative group of researchers from the Center for Nano Photonics, Nanosemiconductor GmbH in Dortmund as well as that of...

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EMCORE Announces Volume Production of Packaged APD Product Family for FTTP and SONET/SDH Systems

SOMERSET, N.J., March 8 / / -- EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and wireless communications markets, today announced that it has released into volume production a family of packaged Avalanche Photodiode (APD) products. These packaged APD products are designed for the growing...

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NIR Avalanche Photodiode performs single-photon counting.
Photodiodes

NIR Avalanche Photodiode performs single-photon counting.

Designed for Geiger or Linear Mode single-photon counting at wavelengths from 0.9-1.6 microns, SU055-GM-APD-FO consists of one indium gallium arsenide/indium phosphide, near-infrared (NIR), avalanche photodiode (APD). It incorporates APD chip, thermoelectric cooler, thermistor, and optical fiber coupling optics into hermetic package. Along with quantum efficiency of over 70%, unit offers...

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Miniature SMT PIN Photodiodes have 100 ns response time.
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Miniature SMT PIN Photodiodes have 100 ns response time.

Manufactured in 4.24 x 5.0 x 1.12 mm package, lead-free TEMD5xxx Family promotes response time and sensitivity through optional daylight filtering and choice of 2 radiant-sensitive areas measuring 7.5 and 5.7 mmÂ-². Models TEMD5010 and TEMD5020 provide visible-light sensitivity from 400-1,100 nm. With integrated daylight filters and peak sensitivity of 850 nm, TEMD5110 and TEMD5120 are suited...

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PIN Photodiodes feature active areas up to 26 mm-².
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PIN Photodiodes feature active areas up to 26 mm-².

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 (Â-

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Photodiode Energy Head measures energy down to picoJoules.
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Photodiode Energy Head measures energy down to picoJoules.

Model PD10-pJ offers energy scales from 100 nJ to 200 pJ, as well as pulse rates up to 4,000 Hz. It can make energy measurements as low as 10 pJ. Unit features spectral response of 0.19-1.1 Â-µm, max pulse width of 50 Â-µs, and max average power density of 5 WcmÂ-², with damage threshold of 0.1 J/cmÂ-². It is compatible with Nova, Nova II Handheld, LaserStar, Dual Channel...

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Fiber Optic Devices are offered in various styles.

CFE370, CFD470 and CFR520 feature self-aligning plastic lens caps, while CFR530 is a flat window, metal lens can device that provides hermetic seal. CFE370 contains an 850 nm AlGaAs DDH high speed fiber optic emitter with microlens centered on chip for efficient coupling. CFD470 contains 850 nm fiber optic PIN photodiode with 950 milÂ-² active area. CFR520 and CFR530 contain 5 Mb direct...

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Photodetector has 400-1,100 nm range.
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Photodetector has 400-1,100 nm range.

Measuring 5 mmÂ-², ODD-5W silicon PIN photodiode features 2.52 mm active area diameter. It is offered in TO-5 flat-window packaging, with case-isolated packaging available upon request. Storage and operating temperature ranges from -55 to +100Â-

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Avalanche Photodetectors feature peak responsivity of 850 nm.
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Avalanche Photodetectors feature peak responsivity of 850 nm.

Silicon Avalanche Photodiodes have active area diameters from 300-900 mm and are sensitive from 400-1,100 nm. Offered in hermetically-sealed, TO-46 package, units come with flat window or micro lens cap. They are suited for tasks requiring light detection in visible and near infrared ranges, such as laser range finders, bar code readers, optical remote control, and high-speed photometry...

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