InGaAs PIN photodiodes
G9801 series
Receptacle type, 1.3/1.55 μm, 2 GHz
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High-speed response: 2 GHz typ.
Low dark current: 20 pA typ.
High sensitivity: 0.9 A/W typ. (λ=1.31 μm)
Low terminalcapacitance: 1 pF typ.
Power monitor in optical ber communications
The G9801 series are high-speed receivers speci cally developed for 1.3/1.55 μm band power monitor in optical ber com-
munications. These devices incorporate a high-speed, high-sensitivity InGaAs PIN photodiode integrated in a receptacle
module. Packages are available with various connectors and mount types.
Features Applications
Electrical and optical characteristics (Ta=25 °C)
Absolute maximum ratings (Ta=25 °C)
Package lineup
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Reverse voltage VR max 20 V
Operating temperature Topr -20 to +70 °C
Storage temperature Tstg -40 to +85 °C
Parameter G9801-21 G9801-22 G9801-32
Mount type Board Panel
Connector SC FC FC
Dimensional outline 
Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Spectral response range λ- 0.9 to 1.7 - μm
Peak sensitivity wavelength λp- 1.55 - μm
Photo sensitivity S*λ=1.3 μm0.75 0.9 - A/W
λ=1.55 µm 0.8 0.95 - A/W
Dark current IDVR=5 V - 0.02 0.4 nA
Cut-off frequency fc VR=5 V, RL=50 Ω
λ=1.3 μm, -3 dB -2-GHz
Terminal capacitance Ct VR=5 V, f=1 MHz - 1 1.5 pF
Noise equivalent power NEP VR=5 V, λ=1.55 µm -3× 10-15 - W/Hz1/2
* Using a single mode opticul ber with a master plug
Cat. No. KIRD1081E02 Nov. 2011 DN
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InGaAs PIN photodiodes G9801 series
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G9801-21
G9801-32
G9801-22
Dimensional outline (unit: mm, tolerance unless otherwise noted: ±0.2)
Pin connections
Anode
Cathode
Case
12.7
9.43.0
10.16 5.08
1.45
0.45 ± 0.1
Lead
7.5 21.2 ± 0.4(11)
JIS C5973
SC receptacle
0.7 ± 0.1
2.54)(
7.5(11)
9.25 ± 0.1
13.45 ± 0.1
+0.05
1.57 ± 0.1
5.5 ± 0.1
M8 × 0.75 P
(2 ×) 2.2 ± 0.1
7.95 ± 0.1
19 -0.25
2.54)(
JIS C5970
FC receptacle
0.45 ± 0.1
Lead
(2 ×) 4.2 ± 0.1
2.0 ± 0.1
12.8 ± 0.1
9.5 ± 0.1
0.45 ± 0.1
Lead
M8 × 0.75 P
(11)
(
2.5)
(3.5)
1.75 ± 0.1
11.55 ± 0.1
JIS C5970
FC receptacle
Section A/A
2-56 UNC 2B
2 PLCS
(depth: 4)
15.05 ± 0.3
AA
6.1 ± 0.1
9.2 ± 0.1
(5.2)(4)
2.54)(
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