First Sensor APD Data Sheet Part Description AD1500-9 TO Order # 501208 Version 20-06-11 Features Description Application RoHS * APD with 1.77 mm active area * Slow multiplication curve * QE > 80% @ 750 nm-910 nm * Very low noise * Optimum gain: 50-60 Circular active area APD chip with NIR enhanced sensitivity. Very low dark current due to guard ring diode. Metal can type hermetic TO5i package with clear glass window. * Laser range finder 2002/95/EC Absolute maximum ratings Spectral response (M = 100) Parameter Storage temp Operating temp Gain (IP0 = 1 nA) Peak DC current Min -55 -40 200 Max 125 100 Unit C C 0.25 mA PIN 1 GR 60 50 Schematic PIN 2 70 Responsivity (A/W) Symbol TSTG TOP Mmax IPEAK * High speed photometry * High speed optical communications * Medical equipment 40 30 20 10 PIN 3 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength (nm) PIN 4 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 coefficiant Excess noise factor Excess noise index European, International Sales: Test Condition M = 100 M = 100 M = 100; = 905 nm M = 100; = 905 nm; RL = 50 -3dB IR = 2 A, VBR - binning available Change of VBR with temperature M = 100 M = 100 First Sensor AG Peter-Behrens-Strasse 15 12459 Berlin Germany T +49 30 6399 2399 F +49 30 639923-752 sales.opto@first-sensor.com USA: Min Typ Max diameter 1500 1.77 2 10 4 52 58 60 2 0.2 160 240 1.25 1.55 2.5 0.2 First Sensor Inc. 5700 Corsa Avenue #105 Westlake Village CA 91362 USA T +1 818 706 3400 F +1 818 889 7053 sales.us@first-sensor.com Unit m mm nA pF A/W ns GHz V V/K ta Sheet First Sensor APD Data Sheet 500-9 TO # 501208 Part Description AD1500-9 TO Order # 501208 sion 20-06-11 Version 20-06-11 Quantum efficiency (23 C) Capacitance as fct of reverse bias (23 C) 100,0 200 Capacitance (pF) Quantum efficiency (%) 80,0 60,0 40,0 20,0 0,0 100 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 100010501100 0 10 20 30 Multiplication as fct of bias and temperature 50 60 70 80 90 100 Dark current as fct of bias and temperature 1.000 1,0E-06 23C 40C 60C 23C 40C 60C 1,0E-07 Dark current (A) 100 Multiplication 40 Reverse bias (V) Wavelength (nm) 1,0E-08 1,0E-09 10 1,0E-10 1 1,0E-11 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Reverse bias (V) Reverse bias (V) Application hints: Bias supply voltage Current limiting resistor APD min. 0,1 F, closest to APD Diode, protective circuit * 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 Read-out circuit or f.e. 50 Load resistance 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: First Sensor AG Peter-Behrens-Strasse 15 12459 Berlin Germany T +49 30 6399 2399 F +49 30 639923-752 sales.opto@first-sensor.com USA: First Sensor Inc. 5700 Corsa Avenue #105 Westlake Village CA 91362 USA T +1 818 706 3400 F +1 818 889 7053 sales.us@first-sensor.com Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: First Sensor: AD1500-TO5I