First Sensor APD Data Sheet Part Description AD230-9 TO Order # 3001345 Features * APD with 0.04 mm active area * Slow multiplication curve * QE > 80% @ 750 nm-910 nm * Fast rise time, low noise * Optimum gain: 50-60 Description Application RoHS Circular active area APD chip with NIR enhanced sensitivity. Metal can type hermetic TO52 package with clear glass window. * Laser range finder 2011/65/EU Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Storage temp Operating temp Gain (IP0 = 1 nA) Peak DC current Spectral response (M = 100) Min -55 -40 200 Max 125 100 Unit C C 70 60 50 0.25 Schematic PIN 1 PIN 4 mA Responsivity (A/W) Symbol TSTG TOP Mmax IPEAK * High speed photometry * High speed optical communications * Medical equipment 40 30 20 10 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 PIN 3 Wavelength (nm) Electro-optical characteristics @ 23 C Symbol ID C tR VBR Characteristic Active area Active area Dark current Capacitance Responsivity Rise time Cut-off frequency Breakdown voltage Temperature coefficient Excess noise factor Excess noise index Rev. 07/02/2018 Test Condition M = 100 M = 100 M = 100; = 905 nm M = 100; = 905 nm; RL = 50 -3dB IR = 2 A Change of VBR with temperature M = 100 M = 100 subject to change without notice www.first-sensor.com Min Typ Max diameter 230 0.04 0.5 1 0.3 52 58 60 0.5 0.6 160 200 1.25 1.55 2.5 0.2 contact@first-sensor.com Unit m mm nA pF A/W ns GHz V V/K Page 1/3 Data Sheet First Sensor APD Data Sheet AD230-9 TO # 3001345 Part Description AD230-9 TO Order # 3001345 Quantum efficiency (23 C) Capacitance as fct of reverse bias (23 C) 100 7 6 Quantum efficiency (%) 80 Capacitance (pF) 5 60 40 20 4 3 2 1 0 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 100010501100 0 10 20 30 Wavelength (nm) Multiplication as fct of bias (23 C) 50 60 70 80 Dark current as fct of bias (23 C) 1,0E-08 Dark current (A) 1.000 100 Multiplication 40 Reverse bias (V) 10 1,0E-09 1,0E-10 1,0E-11 1 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 Reverse bias [V] Reverse bias [V] Application hints: Bias supply voltage Current limiting resistor APD min. 0,1 F, closest to APD * Current should be limited by a protecting resistor or current limiting - IC inside the power supply * For low light level applications blocking of ambient light should be used * For high gain applications bias voltage should be temperature compensated * Please consider basic ESD protection while handling * Use low noise read-out - IC * For further questions please refer to document "Instructions for handling and processing" * Optimum gain: 50-60 Diode, protective Read-out circuit or f.e. 50 Load resistance Rev. 07/02/2018 subject to change without notice www.first-sensor.com contact@first-sensor.com Page 2/3 Data Sheet First Sensor APD Data Sheet AD230-9 TO # 3001345 Part Description AD230-9 TO Order # 3001345 Technical Drawing, Package: TO52 Package dimension: Small quantities: Foam pad, boxed (12 cm x 16.5 cm) Disclaimer: Due to our strive for continuous improvement, specifications are subject to change within our PCN policy according to JESD46C. Rev. 07/02/2018 subject to change without notice www.first-sensor.com contact@first-sensor.com Page 3/3 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: First Sensor: AD230-9-TO52-S1