Photodiode
convert's light into current.
See Also: Diode, Laser Diode, Zener Diode, Diode Test, Photodiode Arrays
-
Product
DWDM High Power DFB Buttterfly Laser
CA1782-XXX-XX-BT
-
The CA1782-XXX-XX-BT DWDM High Power DFB Buttterfly Laser component is characterized for use as a CW optical source in CATV and DWDM networks. The CA1782-XXX-XX-BT is dc-coupled with a built-in TEC, thermistor, and monitor photodiode. The device is mounted in a 14-pin, OC-48 pinout compatible butterfly package with the optical isolator mounted on the TEC. The CA1782-XXX-XX-BT incorporates a high efficiency coupling scheme to deliver 40 mW, 50 mW, 63 mW and 100 mW of CW optical power.
-
Product
PD-200 High-Speed High-Power Photodetector
-
These high speed photodiode, PD-200, is hermetically sealed, high reliability, low harmonic distortion photodiode modules designed for high optical power applications with minimum bandwidths of 20 GHz. The device is well suited for receiver applications with optical pre-amplification, and is available either with or without an internal 50Ω termination. The photodiode module is available in either a V-connector package or a miniature surface mount package with CPW (coplanar waveguide) RF output.
-
Product
Ambient Light Sensors
-
Renesas' ambient light sensors optimize display backlighting, enhance energy efficiency, and improve user experience with ultra-low light sensitivity, low power consumption, and precise spectral response. Our offerings include light-to-digital sensors with IR blocking filters and I2C interfaces, and light-to-analog solutions integrating photodiodes and amplifiers. Designed for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, these sensors deliver reliable performance even in demanding environments.
-
Product
High Speed Free Space Optical Detectors
-
High speed optical detectors use special photodiodes with high speed electronic circuits to convert fast optical pulses to electrical signals for measurement. Unlike our optical receivers, these detectors do not include a transimpedance amplifier.
-
Product
Light Analysis
-
Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to detectors and instrumentation that measure the various properties of light, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Thorlabs offers an extensive selection of instruments that measure the properties of light. Our versatile power and energy meters can be used with over 25 different sensors in order to make NIST-traceable power and energy measurements. If the convenience of a meter is not desired, our selection of detectors includes basic photodiodes (uncalibrated and calibrated), photodetectors (biased, amplified, and avalanche), CCD and CMOS arrays, position detectors, integrating spheres, and photomultiplier tubes. The Beam Characterization category contains beam profilers (camera and scanning slit), a wavefront sensor, spectrometers, and interferometers, while the Polarimetery link leads to a selection of instruments used to measure and control the polarization of light.
-
Product
UV-Vis & UV-Vis-NIR Systems
-
Our range of powerful and productive UV-Vis and UV-Vis-NIR molecular spectroscopy systems offers options for any optical application. The Cary 60 Spectrophotometer has a unique Xenon flash lamp to enable remote sampling, while the Cary 4000 allows you to measure highly turbid solutions without an integrating sphere. The Cary 8454 photodiode array captures the complete UV-Vis spectrum (190-1100nm) in less than one second.
-
Product
Pulse Characterization Sensors
-
Pulse Characterization Sensors provide the ability to see and measure the temporal characteristics of pulsed and CW laser beams. Ophir Fast Photodiode Detectors are designed to convert optical signals into electrical signals which are then measured with third-party instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Accessories are available to connect to IS6 integrating spheres or fiber optic cables. Attenuating filter accessories are also available to increase their dynamic range. Different models offer silicon, UV enhanced silicon and InGaAs PIN photodiodes, covering a combined spectral range of 193 nm to 1700 nm. Rise times range from 25 picoseconds to 3 nanoseconds. The fast rise times are achieved by an internal reverse bias voltage circuit. Power is supplied by internal batteries and/or an external power supply depending on the model. Detectors should be connected to a 50Ω impedance in order to maintain their nominal rise times. They can be connected to higher impedance loads, but this will result in a significant increase in the rise time. If higher output voltage is required, it is recommended to connect the detector to a trans-impedance amplifier with an Input impedance of 50Ω
-
Product
One-Dimensional PSD
-
Functions according to the Lateral Effect Photodiode principle. It is an analogue device and therefore displays excellent position resolution. The resolution is determined by the system signal-to-noise ratio. It is operated in the biased mode. Typical applications include: distance andheight measurement, alignment, position and motion measurements and vibration studies
-
Product
Low Input Bias Current Op Amps (≤100 pA)
-
Low input bias current op amps are required whenever the difference of currents or voltage is small and needs to be measured accurately. These op amps are used so that the signal is not loaded down by the input of the op amps. Low input bias current op amps are critical for interfacing sensors in applications from photodiodes, pH meters, or other electrometer related functions to downstream electronics. Analog Devices has many precision op amps that fit the definition and range of these applications.
-
Product
Photodiodes
Avalanche
-
Similar to photomultipliers, avalanche photodiodes are used to detect extremely weak light intensities. Si APDs are used in the wavelength range from 250 to 1100 nm, and InGaAs is used as semiconductor material in APDs for the wavelength range from 1100 to 1700 nm.
-
Product
Detectors
-
Thorlabs' photodetectors are capable of detecting light throughout the UV, VIS, NIR, IR, and THz spectral regions. Our photodetectors feature sensors that enable properties such as intensity, power, intensity distribution, wavefront shape, energy, and wavelength to be measured. We offer unmounted photodiodes as well as amplified, biased, and avalanche photodetectors. Thermal power detectors are available unmounted, mounted on a PCB, or mounted on an aluminum plate. Also available are position-detecting sensors, integrating spheres, and an acoustic detection module.
-
Product
Optical Transimpedance Amplifiers
-
Analog Devices optical transimpedance amplifiers offer a complete, high performance, single chip solution for converting photodiode current into a differential voltage input. Supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 11.1 Gbps, our transimpedance amplifiers are ideally suited for data communications and telecommunications applications supporting lay protocols including 1×, 2×, 4×, and 8× Fibre Channel, 10GBASE-LX4, SONET/SDH up to OC-192 with FEC, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Our transimpedance amplifiers feature low input referred noise current, high input current, and low power dissipation.
-
Product
Hybrids
-
ACP's hybrid devices combine the function of multiple components into one small form-factor package. Examples include Wavelength Division Multiplexer (WDM) / Tap Coupler / Isolator hybrids, Photodiode / Tap Coupler hybrids, and Polarization Maintaining Beam Splitter / Circulator hybrids.
-
Product
Photo Detector with Integrated Transimpedance Amplifiers
ADN3010-11
-
Analog Devices optoelectronic amplifiers include a range of germanium photodiodes that, through a proprietary process, have been monolithically integrated with silicon transimpedance amplifiers and limiting amplifiers. This process eliminates the need for bond wires connecting the photodiode to the transimpedance amplifier, which leads to improved performance and greater manufacturing reliability. Our portfolio of products also supports the growing need for optical and electrical interface miniaturization.
-
Product
Handheld Laser Power & Energy Meter
Vega 7Z01560
-
*Compatible with all standard Ophir Thermopile, BeamTrack, Pyroelectric and Photodiode sensors*Brilliant color large size TFT 320x240 display*Clear screen color for work with laser safety goggles*Illuminated keys for working in the dark*Both digital and analog needle display*USB and RS232 output to PC with Statistics package*Select between English and Japanese interfaces*Analog output*Soft keys and menu driven functions with on line help*Log every data point at up to 4000Hz with pyroelectric sensors*Non-volatile data storage up to 250,000 points*Laser tuning screen and power log*2 position kickstand*System Integrator Tools included: LabVIEW VIs, COM Object Interface
-
Product
Optical Power Meters
-
Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co. KG
The OPM series of optical power meters (OPM) employs photodiodes for the measurement and monitoring of optical power from the UV to near IR.
