500um InGaAs APD Preamplifier Module

Specifications

APD Type: InGaAs
Operational Wavelength (Typical): 1550 nm
Operational Wavelength Range: 1100 – 1700 nm
Active Diameter: 500 um
Reverse Breakdown Voltage (Vbr): 30 - 70 V
Operating Voltage: Vbr-3
Responsivity (@1550nm): 250 kV/W
Dynamic Range: 25 dB
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Features


  • Built-in 500μm InGaAs+TIA: The module features a 500μm InGaAs Avalanche Photodiode combined with a Transimpedance Amplifier (TIA) for efficient signal amplification and detection

  • High Sensitivity: With a sensitivity of at least 250kV/W, the 500μm InGaAs APD Preamplifier Module is capable of detecting extremely low light levels, enabling accurate and reliable measurements even in challenging environments

  • High Bandwidth: The module offers a high bandwidth of 70MHz, allowing for rapid signal acquisition and processing, crucial for applications that require real-time data capture

  • Wide Wavelength Range: Covering a wavelength range of 1100 to 1700nm, this module provides versatility in different optical sensing applications, accommodating a broad spectrum of light sources

  • Low Noise and High Reliability: The module is engineered to deliver low noise performance, minimizing interference and ensuring precise detection. It is built with high-quality components for long-term reliability and consistent performance

  • TO8 Package with Flat Window: The module is housed in a TO8 package with a flat window, providing protection and efficient optical coupling while maintaining compact dimensions

Applications

The 500μm InGaAs APD Preamplifier Module finds extensive use in the following applications:



  • LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): This module is ideal for LIDAR systems, where it enables accurate distance measurements by detecting the reflected light from a target. It is well-suited for applications such as autonomous vehicles, environmental monitoring, and surveying

  • Laser Range Finding: The module's high sensitivity and bandwidth make it suitable for laser range finding applications, allowing precise determination of distances by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to return

  • Free Space Optical Communication (FSO): In free space optical communication systems, this module facilitates the detection of optical signals in data transmission applications. It enables reliable and efficient communication over long distances using laser beams