First Sensor APD Data Sheet
Part Description AD500-12 TO
Order # 501163
Version 02-08-13
Features
Description
Application
RoHS
2002/95/EC
Absolute maximum ratings
Spectral response (M = 100)
Max
125
100
0.3
Schematic
Electro-optical characteristics @ 23 °C
Unit
µm
mm²
nA
pF
A/W
ns
GHz
V
V/K
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x
2.0
0.15
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Peter-Behrens-Strasse 15
12459 Berlin
Germany
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t
R
Rise time
M = 100;
λ = 660 nm; R
L
= 50 Ω
0.35
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V
BR
Breakdown voltage
I
R
= 2 µA, V
BR
- binning available
F
Excess noise factor
M = 100
USA:
Temperature coefficiant
Change of V
BR
with temperature
60
Excess noise index
M = 100
0.2
90
120
Cut-off frequency
-3dB, phase shift mode
2
3
4.5
I
D
Dark current
M = 100
0.3
2.0
Responsivity
M = 100;
λ = 660 nm
45
50
T
STG
Storage temp
-55
°C
C
Capacitance
M = 100
Characteristic
Test Condition
T
OP
Operating temp
-40
°C
M
max
Gain (I
P0
= 1 nA) 200
• Laser range finder
• High speed photometry
• High speed optical
communications
• APD with 0.2 mm² active area
• Optimized for 550 nm to 750 nm
• Very high sensitivity
• High cut-off frequency
Symbol
Unit
Min
Circular active area APD chip with
500 µm diameter. Metal can type
hermetic TO52S1 package with clear
glass window.
• Medical equipment
Parameter
• Ultra low temperature coefficient
I
PEAK
Peak DC current
mA
Active area
Min
diameter 500
Active area
0.196
Typ
Max
Symbol
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5700 Corsa Avenue #105
Westlake Village
CA 91362 USA
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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
First Sensor APD Data Sheet
Part Description AD500-12 TO
Order # 501163
Version 02-08-13
Quantum efficiency (23 °C)
Capacitance as of reverse bias (23 °C)
Multiplication as of bias (23 °C)
Dark current as of bias (23 °C)
Application hints:
• 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"
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.
European, International Sales:
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• Current should be limited by a protecting resistor or current limiting - IC
inside the power supply
CA 91362 USA
F +1 818 889 7053
T +1 818 706 3400
Westlake Village
5700 Corsa Avenue #105
First Sensor Inc.
USA:
First Sensor AG
Peter-Behrens-Strasse 15
12459 Berlin
Germany
T +49 30 6399 2399
F +49 30 639923-752
0
20
40
60
80
100
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 100010501100
Quantum efficiency (%)
Wavelength (nm)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Capacitance (pF)
Reverse bias (V)
1
10
100
1.000
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Multiplication
Reverse bias [V]
1,0E-11
1,0E-10
1,0E-09
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Dark current (A)
Reverse bias [V]
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
