Amplifi er for infrared detector
C4159/C5185 series
C3757-02
Low noise amplifi ers for infrared detector
(InSb, InAs, InAsSb, InGaAs, MCT, PbS, PbSe)
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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
Supply voltage 18.0 max. V
Operating temperature 0 to +40 °C
Storage temperature -20 to +70 °C
Note: Absolute maximum ratings are the values that must not be exceeded at any time. If even one of the absolute maximum ratings
is exceeded even for a moment, the product quality may be impaired. Always be sure to use the product within the absolute
maximum ratings.
Parameter C4159-01 C4159-04 C4159-05 C4159-06 Unit
Applicable detector *
1
*
2
*
3
Dewar type InSb
(P5968-060, P5968-100)
Dewar type InAsSb
(P11120-901)
Dewar type InSb
(P5968-200)
Dewar type InAs
(P7163)
InAs
(P10090 series) -
Conversion impedance 10
8
, 10
7
, 10
6
(3 ranges switchable)
2 × 10
7
, 2 × 10
6
, 2 × 10
5
(3 ranges switchable)
10
8
, 10
7
, 10
6
(3 ranges switchable)
10
6
, 10
5
, 10
4
(3 ranges switchable) V/A
Frequency response
(amp only, -3 dB) DC to 100 kHz *
4
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 (10
8
, 10
7
range)
0.65 (10
6
range) 0.55 0.15 (10
8
, 10
7
range)
0.65 (10
6
range) 6 pA/Hz
1/2
Reverse voltage Limited to 0 V operation -
External power supply *
5
±15 V
Current consumption +30, -10 max. +30, -22 max. mA
*1:
These amplifi ers cannot operate multiple detectors.
*2:
Consult us before purchasing if you want to use with a detector other than listed here.
*3:
Consult us before purchasing if you want to use with a multi-element detector.
*4: When connected to a detector, frequency response becomes 60 kHz or less depending on the detector active area. (φ0.6 mm: 60
kHz or less, φ1 mm: 25 kHz or less) Ringing occurs in the output if the rise time tr (0 to 90%) of incident light is approximately 100
μs or less. The ringing becomes larger as the rise time becomes shorter. No ringing occurs when detecting sine-wave light. (For
information on the ringing specifi cations, see page 2.)
*5: 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
Note: Output noise voltage = Equivalent input noise current × Conversion impedance
For information about accessories except for the amplifi ers, refer to our datasheet “Infrared detector accessories”.
Required power supply specifi cations
· C4159 series: ±15 V ± 0.5
· C5185 series: ±15 V ± 0.5
· Current-carrying capacity: 1.5 times or more of amplifi er's maximum current consumption
· Ripple noise: 5 mVp-p or less
· Analog power supply only
Recommended DC power supply: E3620A, E3630A (Agilent Technologies)
Accessories
Amplifi er for infrared detector
C4159/C5185 series, C3757-02
2
Amplifi er for photoconductive detectors (Typ.) *9
Parameter C5185-02 C5185-03 C3757-02 Unit
Applicable detector *6 *7 *10 Dewar type MCT,
InSb (P6606 series)
MCT
(P3981/P2750 series) *11 PbS, 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) ±10 ±10 ±10 V
Equivalent input noise voltage
(f=1 kHz) 2.6 1.8 40 nV/Hz1/2
External power supply *8±15 ±15 ±15 V
Current consumption +100, -30 max. +100, -30 max. +15, -15 max. mA
Note: Output noise voltage = Equivalent input noise voltage × Voltage gain
*6: These amplifi ers cannot operate multiple detectors.
*7: Consult us before purchasing if you want to use with a detector other than listed here.
*8: 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
*9:
Before purchasing, make sure the bias current to the detector matches the detector bias current specifi ed in the above table.
*10: Consult us before purchasing if you want to use with a multi-element detector.
*11: Preamp for P3257-25/-30/-31 available upon request
Amplifi er for InGaAs PIN photodiodes (Typ.)
Parameter C4159-03 Unit
Applicable detector *6 *7InGaAs -
Conversion impedance 107, 106, 105
(3 ranges switchable) V/A
Frequency response
(amp only, -3 dB) DC to 15 kHz -
Output impedance 50 Ω
Maximum output voltage
(1 kΩ load) +10 V
Output offset voltage ±5 mV
Equivalent input noise current
(f=1 kHz) 2.5 pA/Hz1/2
Reverse voltage Can be applied from external unit -
External power supply *8±15 V
Current consumption ±15 max. mA
Ringing Vri
tr
5 V
Output waveform when tr = 40 µs and active area is 0.6 mm
Ringing Vri ≤ 1.5 V
Oscillating cycle ≤ 3 cycles
Incident light
10 %
90 %
Ringing specifi cations
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Amplifi er for infrared detector
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.
PIN connections
GND
Detector
Detector
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.
PIN connections
GND
Cathode
Anode
3
C5185-02/-03
C3757-02
KIRDA0049EC
KIRDA0048EB
Dimensional outline (unit: mm, tolerance unless otherwise noted: ±1)
C4159-01/-03/-04/-05/-06
KIRDA0046EC
Cat. No. KIRD1011E13 Dec. 2011 DN
Amplifi er for infrared detector
C4159/C5185 series, C3757-02
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Type numbers of products listed in the delivery specification sheets or supplied as samples may have a suffix "(X)" which means preliminary specifications or
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Information described in this material is current as of December, 2011.
A4372-02
KIRDA0196EB
The C4159-03, C5185-02/-03 and C3757-02 conform to the European
EMC directives (Applied standard: EN 61326-1 Class B).
2000 ± 100
27
70 ± 1010 ± 3
Solder processing Connector: HR10-7P-4P
(made by Hirose Electric)
Shielded wire (4 conductors)
11
4.8
1.1
As viewed from connector side
Pin connection
Pin no.
-Vs
Lead color
Blue
GND Black/white/blue
stranded wire
GND
+Vs White
4
