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Pacific Silicon Sensor Series 9 Data Sheet
Part Description AD230-9-TO52-S1
Order # 06-013
PIN 1 Ø 2.54
3 PL
ANODE
PIN 3
CATHODE
12.7
3 PL
PIN CIRCLE
±1
PIN 4
CASE
ACTIVE AREA: 0.042 mm
(230 µm DIA)
2
BACKSIDE VIEW
Ø 5.40 113°
VIEWING
ANGLE
Ø 3.00
Ø 4.70
3.60
FRONTSIDE VIEW
Ø0.46
2.70
FEATURES DESCRIPTION APPLICATIONS
• ∅ 230 µm active area
• Low slope multiplication curve
• High speed, low noise
• NIR enhanced
0.042 mm2 High Speed, Low Noise Avalanche Photodiode
with N on P construction. Hermetically packaged in a
TO-52-S1 with a clear borosilicate glass window cap.
• High speed optical
communications
• Laser range finder
• Medical equipment
• High speed photometry
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING SPECTRAL RESPONSE at M = 100
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN MAX UNITS
TSTG Storage Temp -55 +125 °C
TOP Operating Temp -40 +100 °C
TSOLDERING Soldering Temp
10 seconds +260 °C
Electrical Power
Dissipation @ 22°C - 100 mW
Optical Peak Value,
once for 1 second - 200 mW
IPH (DC) Continuous Optical
Operation - 250 µA
IPH (AC) Pulsed Signal Input
50 µs “on” / 1 ms “off” - 1 mA
ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 22 °C
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTIC TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
ID Dark Current M = 100* --- 0.5 1.5 nA
C Capacitance M = 100* --- 0.8 --- pF
VBR Breakdown Voltage ID = 2 µA 160 240 --- V
Temperature Coefficient of VBR --- 1.55 --- V/K
Responsivity M = 100; = 0 V; λ = 905 nm 55 60 --- A/W
∆ƒ3dB Bandwidth -3dB --- 0.6 --- GHz
tr Rise Time M = 100 --- 500 --- ps
Optimum Gain 50 60 ---
“Excess Noise” factor M = 100 --- 2.5 ---
“Excess Noise” index M = 100 --- 0.2 ---
Noise Current M = 100 --- 0.5 --- pA/Hz1/2
Max Gain 200 ---
---
NEP Noise Equivalent Power M = 100; λ = 905 nm --- 1.0 X 10-14 --- W/Hz1/2
* Measurement conditions: Setup of photo current 1 nA at M = 1 and irradiated by a 880 nm, 80 nm bandwidth LED. Increase the photo
current up to 100 nA, (M = 100) by internal multiplication due to an increasing bias voltage.
Disclaimer: Due to our policy of continued development, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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TYPICAL GAIN vs BIAS VOLTAGE QUANTUM EFFICIENCY for M = 100
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GAIN
BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
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QE
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1.00
WAVELENGTH (nm)
DEVICE SCHEMATIC SUGGESTED CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC
PIN 1
PIN 4
PIN 3
BIAS SUPPLY VOLTAGE
CURRENT LIMITING RESISTOR
MIN. 0.1 µF CAPACITOR
CLOSEST TO APD
APD
DIODE, PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT
READ-OUT CIRCUIT OR
50 Ohm LOAD RESISTANCE
APPLICATION NOTES
• Current should be limited by a protecting resistor or current limiting IC inside the power supply.
• Use of low noise read-out IC.
• For high gain applications (M>50) bias voltage should be temperature compensated.
• For low light level applications, blocking of ambient light should be used.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:
• Soldering temperature - 260°C for 10 seconds max. The device must be protected against solder flux vapor.
• Minimum pin length - 2 mm
• ESD protection - Standard precautionary measures are sufficient.
• Storage - Store devices in conductive foam.
• Avoid skin contact with window.
• Clean window with Ethyl alcohol if necessary.
• Do not scratch or abrade window.
USA:
Pacific Silicon Sensor, Inc.
5700 Corsa Avenue, #105
Westlake Village, CA 91362 USA
Phone (818) 706-3400
Fax (818) 889-7053
Email: sales@pacific-sensor.com
www.pacific-sensor.com
Proud Members of the Silicon Sensor International AG Group of companies
International sales:
Silicon Sensor International AG
Peter-Behrens-Str. 15
D-12459 Berlin, Germany
Phone +49 (0)30-63 99 23 10
Fax +49 (0)30-63 99 23 33
Email: sales@silicon-sensor.de
www.silicon-sensor.de
