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VTS Process Photodiodes VTS__81, 83, 84
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This series of planar, P on N, large area silicon
photodiodes is characterized for use in the
photovoltaic (unbiased) mode. Their excellent speed
and broadband sensitivity makes them ideal for
detecting light from a variety of sources such as
LEDs, IREDs, flashtubes, incandescent lamps,
lasers, etc. Improved shunt resistance minimizes
amplifier offset and drift in high gain systems. The
solderable contact system on these photodiodes
provides a cost effective design solution for many
applications.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Storage Temperature:
-40°C to 150°C Series 20, 31
-40°C to 105°C Series 30
Operating Temperature:
-40°C to 125°C Series 20, 31
-40°C to 105°C Series 30
Rev er s e Voltage: 6.0 Volts
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS inch (mm)
CASE 44C
ANODE (ACTIVE) SURFACE SHOWN
CA THODE IS BACKSIDE
DIMENSIONS VTS__81 VTS__83 VTS__84
L .800 (20.32) .800 (20.32) .400 (10.16)
W .400 (10.16) .200 (5.08) .200 (5.08)
ACTIVE ARE A .290
2
(1872) .1322 (852).065
2
(422)
ELECTRO-OPTICA L CHARACTERI ST ICS @ 25 °C (See also VTS curves, page 67)
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTIC TEST CONDITIONS
VTS__81 VTS__83 VTS__84
UNITS
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
I
SC
Short Circuit Current H = 1000 lux, 2850 K 1.10 1.50 0.5 0.64 0.25 0.33 mA
TC I
SCISC
Temperatur e Co efficient H = 1000 Lux, 2850 K 0.20 . 20 .20 %/°C
I
D
Dark Current H = 0, VR = 100 mV 100 500 50 200 40 100 nA
TC I
D
ID Temp. Coefficient H = 0, VR = 100 mV +11 +11 +11 %/°C
R
SH
Shunt Resistance H = 0, VR = 10 mV 0.6 1.2 1.5 M
Ω
C
J
Junction C apacitance H = 0, V = 0 V, 1 MHz 3.5 1.75 1.0 nF
S
R
Sensit iv ity @ 400 nm . 18 0.20 0.18 0.2 0 0.18 0 .20 A/W
Re Responsivity 400 nm, 0.18 A/W 0.34 0.15 0.07 A /(W/cm
2
)
TC V
OC
Sensitivity @ Peak 925 nm 0.60 0.60 0.60 A/W
t
R/tF
Response Time @ 1 kΩ Load VR = 1 V, 830 nm 6.4 3.4 1.8
µ
sec
V
OC
Open Cir cu it Voltage H = 1000 Lux, 2850 K 0.25 0.45 0.25 0.45 0.25 0.45 V o l ts
TC V
OCVOC
Temperature Coefficient H = 1000 Lux, 2850 K -2.6 -2.6 -2.6 mV/°C
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