7/19/2010
Pacific Silicon Sensor Series 6 Data Sheet
Part Description PC20-6-TO8
Order # 03-159
ACTIVE AREA: 20.0mm
(5.05 mm DIA)
2
Ø7.49
PIN CIRCLE
PIN 1
ANODE
PIN 3
CATHODE/ CASE
PIN 2
CATHODE/ CASE
Ø13.97
FRONTSIDE VIEW BACKSIDE VIEW
5.66
SQ
87°
VIEWING
ANGLE
Ø10.92
Ø12.32
4.80
1.70
Ø0.46
3 PL
12.7
3 PL
FEATURES DESCRIPTION APPLICATIONS
• ∅ 5.05 mm active area
• Low dark current
• Long term stability
• High shunt resistance
20.0 mm2 Low Dark Current PIN Photodiode. Hermetically
packaged in a TO-8 with a clear borosilicate glass window
cap. Also available with three pin isolated case package.
• Precision photometry
• Bar code readers
• Medical equipment
• Pulsed light sensor
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING SPECTRAL RESPONSE
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN MAX UNITS
TSTG Storage Temp -55 +125 °C
TOP Operating Temp -40 +100 °C
VR(OP) Reverse Operating
Voltage - 50 V
I(PEAK) Peak DC Current - 10 mA
ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 22° C
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTIC TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RSH Shunt Resistance VR = ±10 mV 300 750 --- MΩ
ID Dark Current VR = 10 V --- 0.2 --- nA
VR = 0 V; --- 220 ---
C Capacitance VR = 10 V; --- 35 --- pF
VR = 0 V; λ = 633 nm --- 0.40 ---
Responsivity VR = 0 V; λ = 900 nm --- 0.64 --- A/W
NEP Noise Equivalent Power VR = 10 V; λ = 850 nm; RL = 50 Ω --- 2.0 X 10-14 --- W/Hz1/2
VBR Breakdown Voltage IR = 10 µA 100 --- --- V
VR = 10 V; λ = 850 nm; RL = 50 Ω --- 25
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tr Rise Time VR = 80 V; λ = 850 nm; RL = 50 Ω --- 6 --- ns
Disclaimer: Due to our policy of continued development, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
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