First Sensor APD Data Sheet
Part Description AD230-8 TO
Order # 3001341
Features
Description Application RoHS
2011/65/EU
Absolute maximum ratings Spectral response (M = 100)
Max
125
100
0.25
Schematic
Electro-optical characteristics @ 23 °C
Unit
µm
mm²
nA
pF
A/W
ns
GHz
V
V/K
Responsivity
M = 100; λ = 800 nm
45
50
0.2
2.2
Temperature coefficient
Change of VBR with temperature
0.45
VBR
Breakdown voltage
IR = 2 µA
80
tR
Rise time
Cut-off frequency
-3dB
C
Capacitance
M = 100
0.6
ID
Dark current
M = 100
0.2
0.5
TOP
Operating temp
-40
°C
Mmax
Gain (IP0 = 1 nA)
200
TSTG
Storage temp
-55
°C
• Laser range finder
• High speed photometry
• High speed optical
communications
• APD with 0.04 mm² active area
• 230 µm diameter active area
• High gain at low bias voltage
• Fast rise time, low capacitance
Symbol
Unit
Min
Circular active area APD chip with
230 µm diameter. Metal can type
hermetic TO52S1 package with clear
glass window.
• Medical equipment
Parameter
• Optimum gain: 50-60
Active area
0.04
Typ
Max
Symbol
Characteristic
Test Condition
IPEAK
Peak DC current
mA
Active area
Min
diameter 230
M = 100; λ = 905 nm; RL = 50 Ω
0.18
120
2
Excess noise factor
M = 100
Excess noise index
M = 100
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100
Responsivity (A/W)
Wavelength (nm)
PIN 1
PIN 4
PIN 3
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First Sensor APD Data Sheet First Sensor APD Data Sheet
Part Description AD230-8 TO Part Description AD230-8 TO
Order # 3001341 Order # 3001341
Quantum efficiency (23 °C) Capacitance as of reverse bias (23 °C)
Multiplication as of bias and temperature Dark current as of bias and temperature
Application hints:
• 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
• 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
0,0
20,0
40,0
60,0
80,0
100,0
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 100010501100
Quantum efficiency (%)
Wavelength (nm)
0,00
2,00
4,00
6,00
8,00
10,00
12,00
010 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Capacitance (pF)
Reverse bias (V)
1
10
100
1.000
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Multiplication
Reverse bias [V]
23°C
30°C
40°C
50°C
60°C
70°C
80°C
1,0E-12
1,0E-11
1,0E-10
1,0E-09
1,0E-08
1,0E-07
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Dark current (A)
Reverse bias [V]
23°C
30°C
40°C
50°C
60°C
70°C
80°C
Diode, protective circuit
Read-out circuit or
f.e. 50 Load resistance
min. 0,1 µF,
closest to APD
Current limiting resistor
Bias supply voltage
APD
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First Sensor APD Data Sheet First Sensor APD Data Sheet
Part Description AD230-8 TO Part Description AD230-8 TO
Order # 3001341 Order # 3001341
Package: TO52S1
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.
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