PSD (Position Sensitive Detector) is an optoelectronic position sensor utilizing photodiode surface resistance. Unlike discrete element detectors
such as CCD, PSD provides continuous position data and features high position resolution and high-speed response.
Features
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High position resolution
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Wide spectral response range
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High-speed response
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Simultaneous measurements of position and intensity
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Position is measured independent of light-spot size
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High reliability
Applications
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Optical position and angle sensing
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Remote optical control systems
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Automatic range finder systems
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Displacement and vibration monitors
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Laser beam alignment
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Medical equipment
PSD
Two-dimensional PSD
Non-discrete position sensor utilizing photodiode surface resistance
S1880, S2044
■ General ratings / Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter Symbol S1880 S2044 Unit
Package - Ceramic Metal -
Active area size -12 × 12 4.7 × 4.7 mm
Reverse voltage VR Max. 20 V
Operating temperature Topr -10 to +60 °C
Storage temperature Tstg -20 to +80 °C
■ Electrical and optical characteristics (Typ. Ta=25 °C, unless otherwise noted)
S1880 S2044
Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Spectral response range λ-320 to
1060 --
320 to
1060 -nm
Peak sensitivity wavelength λp-920 - - 920 -nm
Photo sensitivity S λ=λp-0.6--0.6-A/W
Interelectrode resistance *1Rie Vb=1 V 510 15 510 15 kΩ
ZONE A - ±80 ±150 - ±40 ±100
Position
detection error *2ZONE B E- ±150 ±250 - ±70 ±150 µm
Saturation current Ist VR=5 V
RL=1 kΩ-0.5 - - 0.5 -mA
Dark current IDVR=5 V - 1.0 500 - 0.5 5 nA
Temp. coefficient of IDTCID -1.15 - - 1.15 -times/°C
Rise time tr VR=5 V
RL=1 kΩ-1.5- -0.3- µs
Terminal capacitance Ct VR=5 V
f=10 kHz -300 - - 45 -pF
Position resolution *3--1.5--0.6-µm
*1: Measured between two output terminals opposite to each other, and the other terminals are open-circuited on measurement.
*2: The radius of Zones A and B depend on the product type. They are determined as follws:
Type No. ZONE A (mm) ZONE B (mm)
S1880 2.5 5
S2044 0.9 4 × 4 (quadrate)
KPSDC0063EA
ACTIVE AREA
ZONE B
ZONE A
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