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C30737
Epitaxial Silicon Avalanche Photodiode
Description
Description
The C30737 type avalanche photodiode provides high
responsivity between 500 nm and 1000 nm, as well as
extremely fast rise times at all wavelengths with a
frequency response up to 1.0 GHz. The active area
diameters of the photosensitive surface are 0.23 mm
and 0.5mm. Other photosensitive diameters are also
available on a custom basis.
The detector chip is hermetically sealed behind a flat
glass window mounted in a TO-18 package. TO-18
plastic sealed packages and plastic surface mount
packages are additional options.
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics is committed to supplying
the highest quality products to our customers. Certified
to meet ISO 9001, the Epitaxial series is designed to
satisfy MIL-STD-883 and/or MIL-STD-750.
Applications
Applications
Range Finding
Optical communication systems
Features
Features
Low cost
0.23 mm and 0.5mm active
diameter
High gain at low bias voltage
Low breakdown voltage
Fast response
Low noise
Optoelectronics
PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET
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Hermetic TO-18 Package Outline
Plastic TO-18 Package Outline
C30737 Series
C30737 Series
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Diameter
Breakdown Voltage
Gain @ 800nm
Responsivity @ 800nm
Temperature Coefficient (constant gain)
Dark Current
Noise Current: f=10kHz,
F=1.0KhZ
Capacitance
Rise Time
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Electrical Characteristics
C30737 Series
C30737 Series
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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C30737E-230
C30737E-500
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
-55
100
-55
100
C
-30
85
-30
85
C
C30737E-230
C30737E-500
Diameter
Breakdown Voltage
Gain @ 800nm
Responsivity @ 800nm
Temperature Coefficient (constant gain)
Dark Current
Noise Current: f=10kHz,
F=1.0KhZ
Capacitance
Rise Time
C30737P-230
C30737P-500
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
0.23
0.5
mm
160
200
160
200
Volts
100
100
45
45
A/W
0.6
0.6
V/
C
10
15
nA
0.2
0.4
pA/
Hz
1.5
3.4
pF
<0.3
0.3
nsec
Plastic Package
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
-40
85
-40
85
C
-20
70
-20
70
C
Plastic Package
C30737P-230
C30737P-500
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
0.23
0.5
mm
160
200
160
200
Volts
100
100
50
50
A/W
0.6
0.6
V/
C
10
15
nA
0.2
0.3
pA/
Hz
1.5
3
pF
<0.3
0.3
nsec
Hermetic Package
Hermetic Package
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Capacitance versus Reverse Voltage
Capacitance versus Reverse Voltage
0.1
1.0
10.0
100.0
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
Applied Voltage (Volts)
500 um Hermetic
230 um Hermetic
230 um Plastic
500 um Plastic
Typical Spectral Responsivity
Typical Spectral Responsivity (M=100)
0
10
20
30
40
50
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
Wavelength (nm)
Plastic
Hermetic
C30737 Series
C30737 Series
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Cap
acit
ance (pF)
T
ypical Responsivity (A/W)
500 um Hermetic
230 um Hermetic
230 um Plastic
500 um Plastic
Capacitance versus Reverse Voltage
Applied Voltage (volts)
Typical Gain versus Voltage at 800 nm (22C)
1
10
100
1000
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
Applied Voltage / Breakdown Voltage
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Asia:
PerkinElmer
Optoelectronics
47 Ayer Rajah Crescent
#06-12
Singapore 139947
Phone: +65 6775 2022
Fax: 65 6775 1008
Europe:
PerkinElmer
Optoelectronics GmbH
Wenzel-Jaksch-Str.31
65199 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 611 492 534
Fax: +49 611 492 578
Canada:
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics
22001 Dumberry Road
Vaudreuil, Qubec, J7V-8P7
Canada
Phone (450) 424-3300
Fax: (514) 693-2210
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Ordering Information
While the information in this data sheet is intended to describe the form, fit and function for this product, PerkinElmer reserves
the right to make changes without notice.
For more information e-mail us at opto@perkinelmer.com or visit our web site at www.optoelectronics.perkinelmer.com.
All values are nominal; specifications subject to change without notice.
USA:
PerkinElmer
Optoelectronics
44370 Christy Street
Fremont, CA
94538-3180
Phone: (510) 979-6500
Fax: (510) 687-1152
Gain versus Voltage
Ordering Guide
C30737 Series
C30737 Series
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Part Number
Active Area Diameter
Package Type
C30737E-230
230
m
Hermetic TO-18, 3 pin
C30737E-500
500
m
Hermetic TO-18, 3 pin
C30737P-230
230
m
Plastic TO-18, 2 pin
C30737P-500
500
m
Plastic TO-18, 2 pin
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Gain (M)
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