Amplifi ers for infrared detectors
Low noise amplifi ers for infrared detector
(InSb, InAs, InGaAs, MCT, PbS, PbSe)
www.hamamatsu.com
C4159/C5185 series
C3757-02
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Accessories
Instruction manual
Power cable (one end with 4-pin connector for connection to amplifi er and the other end unterminated, 2 m) A4372-02
Absolute maximum ratings (Ta=25 °C)
Amplifi ers for photovoltaic detectors (Typ.)
Parameter Value Unit
Operating temperature 0 to +40 °C
Storage temperature -20 to +70 °C
Parameter C4159-01 C4159-04 C4159-05 C4159-06 Unit
Applicable detector InSb (dewar type) *1
(P5968-060, P5968-100)
InSb (dewar type) *1
(P5968-200)
InAs (dewar type)
(P7163)
InAs
(P10090 series) -
Conversion impedance 108, 107, 106
(3 ranges switchable)
2 × 107, 2 × 106, 2 × 105
(3 ranges switchable)
108, 107, 106
(3 ranges switchable)
106, 105, 104
(3 ranges switchable) V/A
Frequency response
(amp only, -3 dB) DC to 100 kHz DC to 45 kHz DC to 15 kHz DC to 100 kHz -
Output impedance 50 50 50 50 Ω
Maximum output voltage
(1 kΩ load) +10 +10 +10 +10 V
Output offset voltage ±5 ±5 ±10 ±5 mV
Equivalent input noise current
(f=1 kHz)
0.15 (108, 107 range)
0.65 (106 range) 0.55 0.15 (108, 107 range)
0.65 (106 range) 6 pA/Hz1/2
Reverse voltage Impossible -
External power supply ±15 V
Current consumption *2+30, -10 Max. +30, -22 Max. mA
Note: Output noise voltage = Equivalent input noise current × Conversion impedance
*1: Custom types for multi-element detectors are also available.
*2: Recommended DC power supply (analog power supply): ±15 V
Current capacity: More than 1.5 times the maximum current consumption
Ripple noise: 5 mVp-p or less
Required power supply specifi cations
· C4159 series: ±15 V (±12.0 to ±17.5 V can also be used)
· C5185 series: ±15 V (±15.0 to ±17.5 V can also be used)
· Power supply voltage: 1.5 times or more of amplifi er's maximum current consumption
· Ripple noise: 5 mVp-p or less
· Analog power supply only
Amplifi ers for infrared detectors C4159/C5185 series, C3757-02
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Amplifi ers for photoconductive detectors (Typ.)
Amplifi ers for InGaAs PIN photodiodes (Typ.)
Parameter C5185 C5185-01 C3757-02 Unit
Applicable detector MCT (dewar type),
InSb (P6606 series)
MCT
(P3981/P2750 series) *3PbS, PbSe -
Input impedance 5 5 10000 kΩ
Voltage gain 66 (× 2000) 66 (× 2000) 40 (× 100) dB
Frequency response
(amp only, -3 dB) 5 Hz to 250 kHz 5 Hz to 250 kHz 0.2 Hz to 10 kHz -
Detector bias current 5 mA, 10 mA, 15 mA
(3 ranges switchable)
0.1 mA, 0.5 mA, 1 mA
(3 ranges switchable) Internal bias -
Output impedance 50 50 50 Ω
Maximum output voltage
(1 kΩ load) ±2.5 ±2.5 ±10 V
Equivalent input noise voltage
(f=1 kHz) 2.6 1.2 40 nV/Hz1/2
External power supply ±15 ±15 ±15 V
Current consumption *2+60, -10 Max. +60, -10 Max. +15, -15 Max. mA
Note: Output noise voltage = Equivalent input noise voltage × Voltage gain
*2: Recommended DC power supply (analog power supply): ±15 V
Current capacity: More than 1.5 times the maximum current consumption
Ripple noise: 5 mVp-p or less
*3: Preamp for P3257-30/-31 available upon request
Parameter C4159-02 C4159-03 Unit
Applicable detector InGaAs InGaAs -
Conversion impedance 250 to 5 × 103
continuous
107, 106, 105
(3 ranges switchable) V/A
Frequency response
(amp only, -3 dB) 20 Hz to 120 MHz DC to 15 kHz -
Output impedance 50 50 Ω
Maximum output voltage
(1 kΩ load) ±1.3 +10 V
Output offset voltage ±30 ±5 mV
Equivalent input noise current
(f=1 kHz) 30 2.5 pA/Hz1/2
Reverse voltage Internally generated Can be applied from external unit -
External power supply ±15 ±15 V
Current consumption *2+90, -60 Max. ±15 Max. mA
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Cat. No. KIRD1011E08 Apr. 2008 DN
Amplifi ers for infrared detectors C4159/C5185 series, C3757-02
4-pin connector
30
60
IN
POWER
OUT
HIGH
MID
LOW
24.5
85
39.5
11.5
Bias adjusting screw
BNC connector
BNC
18
18
30
21.2
PREAMPLIFIER
BNC connector
4-pin connector
38.5
13.5
PREAMPLIFIER
OUT
IN
POWER
85
30
12
18
18
12.5
25
37
60
Solder leads to these terminals.
Note: Socket for lead attachment is not provided.
12.5
25
15
23
35 37
60
IN
POWER
OUT
HIGH
MID
LOW
24.5
23
26.2
85
39.5
11.5
Gain adjusting screw
BNC connector
PREAMPLIFIER
4-pin connector
Offset voltage
adjusting screw
Note: Socket for lead attachment is not provided.
Solder leads to these terminals.
BNC connector
4-pin connector
60
30
39.5
11.5
12.5
PREAMPLIFIER
OUT
IN
POWER
BNC
Gain adjusting screw
85
25
14
14
3
C5185/-01 C3757-02
KIRDA0049EBKIRDA0048EB
C4159-03, C5185 and C3757-02 conform to the European EMC directives
(Applied standard: EN 61326 Class B).
Dimensional outlines (unit: mm)
C4159-01/-03/-04/-05/-06 C4159-02
KIRDA0046EB KIRDA0047EA