DATASHEET| JULY 26, 2007 2522 Microwave Packaged Photodiode The 2522 packaged photodiode incorporates a high-speed planar PIN photodiode to provide a highly reliable, high-power photodiode component. This package is well suited for receiver applications with optical preamplification. The diode is well matched over the operating frequency band, thereby simplifying high-speed integration. Applications Optically amplified systems (following EDFA or Raman 1527 Performance Highlights amplifiers) Min Typ Max Units Linear receiver applications Operating Temperature -40 25 +85 C FEC and Super-FEC to 12.5 Gb/s Bandwidth 15 - 21 GHz Responsivity, 1550 nm 0.7 - - A/W Dark Current25C - - 5 nA RF Return Loss 8 12 - dB -10 - 30 ps 1280 - 1580 nm 15 - - V Optical Return Loss - - -40 dB Photodiode Bias Voltage - 5 12 V -40 - +85 C Features Highly reliable planar photodiode technology High power capability dc coupled High breakdown voltage Bandwidth up to 21 GHz Good RF matching, 12 dB typical Group Delay Optical Wavelength Range Breakdown Voltage (IR = 10 A) Storage Temperature Hermetically sealed For more information on this and other products: Contact Sales at Emcore 626-293-3400, or visit www.emcore.com. 2522 Microwave Packaged Photodiode DATASHEET| JULY 26, 2007 Absolute Maximum Ratings Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability. Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit Operating Case Temperature Range Top -40 +85 C Storage Case Temperature Range Tstg -40 +85 C Optical Input Power PIN - +10 mW Forward Current IF - 5 mA Reverse Bias Voltage VR - 15 V Lead Soldering Temperature/Time - - 250/5 C/sec Relative Humidity (non-condensing) RH - 85 % - - +500 V ESD Susceptibility (all pins) 1 1. Based on human-body model of R = 1500 W, C = 100 pF. In general, ESD precautions should be taken to avoid damage. Electrical/Optical Characteristics1 Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit Operating Temperature Top Referenced to base of package -40 25 85 C Bias Voltage VR - - 5 12 V Capacitance C - - - 0.15 pF Responsivity R 1550 nm 0.7 - - A/W Dark Current Idark 25C 85C - - 5 50 nA Optical Return Loss ORL - - - -40 dB - 1280 - 1580 nm Wavelength 1. Specified characteristics apply for the recommended operating conditions at beginning of life, 25C, unless noted otherwise. EMCORE CORPORATION 2 2522 Microwave Packaged Photodiode DATASHEET| JULY 26, 2007 RF Characteristics1 Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit Bandwidth f3dB Relative to 100 MHz 15 - - GHz Impedance Z Resistively matched SMA connector - 50 - - At 2 GHz At 15 GHz, 15 GHz option At 18 GHz, 18 GHz option At 21 GHz, 21 GHz option -1 -1 -2 -3 - +3 +3 +3 +3 dB Group Delay Flatness3 GD 0.5 GHz to 15 GHz, 15 GHz option 0.5 GHz to 18 GHz, 18 GHz option 0.5 GHz to 21 GHz, 21 GHz option -10 - +30 ps Output RF Return Loss RLRF DC to 15 GHz, 15 GHz option DC to 18 GHz, 18 GHz option DC to 21 GHz, 21 GHz option 8 - - dB S21 Flatness 1. 2. 3. 2 Specified characteristics apply for the recommended operating conditions at beginning of life, 25C, unless noted otherwise. Measured relative to 250 MHz. 5% smoothing, relative to 2 GHz. Pinout Pin Symbol Function 1 2 Vpd GND Photodiode Bias Case Ground EMCORE CORPORATION 3 2522 Microwave Packaged Photodiode DATASHEET| JULY 26, 2007 Outline Drawing Dimensions are in inches. 100 cm + 10 cm Conn EMCORE CORPORATION 4 2522 Microwave Packaged Photodiode DATASHEET| JULY 26, 2007 Ordering Information - Model Number Options 2522x-yyy-zz-aaa-bb Bandwidth A - 15 GHz B - 18 GHz C - 21 GHz RF Connector SMA - SMA connector (standard) SSD - SSMD connector RF Coupling AC - AC-coupled DC - DC-coupled (standard) Fiber Length 100 - 1.00 + 0.1 meters Optical Connector SU - SC/UPC SA - SC/APC Information contained herein is deemed to be reliable and accurate as of issue date. EMCORE reserves the right to change the design or specifications of the product at any time without notice. EMCORE and the EMCORE logo are trademarks of EMCORE Corporation. ds.2522 EMCORE CORPORATION 2015 West Chestnut Street Alhambra, California 91803-1542 Tel: 626-293-3400 Fax: 626-293-3428 EMCORE CORPORATION www.emcore.com 5 (c) Copyright 2007. EMCORE Corporation