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Si Amplified Fixed Gain Detector

 

 

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Chapter 6  Specifications 

All performance specifications are typical, performed at 25 °C ambient 
temperature, and assume a 50 

 load, unless stated otherwise. 

Electrical Specifications 

Detector 

- Si 

PIN 

Active Area 

Ø1 mm (0.8 mm

2

Wavelength Range

2

 

λ

 

200 to 1100 nm 

Peak Wavelength 

λ

 p

 

730 nm (Typ) 

Peak Response 

λ

 p

0.44 A/W (Typ) 

Small Signal Bandwidth 

- 150 

MHz 

NEP (

λ

 p

W/

Hz 

3.5 x 10

-11

  

Noise (RMS) 

- 1.5 

mVrms 

Max Ouput Current 

I

OUT

 100 

mA 

Dark Offset 

- ±10 

mV 

Load Impedance 

- 50 

 to Hi-Z 

Transimpedance Gain 

5 x 10

3

 V/A (50 

1 x 10

4

 V/A (Hi-Z) 

Output Voltage 

V

OUT

 

0 to 5 V (50 

0 to 10 V (Hi-Z) 

 

General 

On/Off Switch 

Slide 

Output 

BNC (DC Coupled) 

Package Size 

2.80" x 1.90" x 0.83" 

(70 mm x 48 mm x 21 mm) 

PD Surface Depth 

0.16" (4.1 mm) 

Weight, Detector Only 

0.15 lbs 

Accessories 

SM1T1 Coupler 

SM1RR Retainer Ring 

Operating Temp 

10 to 50 °C 

Storage Temp 

-25 to 70 °C 

AC Power Supply 

AC – DC Converter 

Input Power

3

 

31 W 

100 – 200 VAC (50 to 60Hz) 

220 – 240 VAC (50 to 60 Hz) 

 
                                                           

2

 

When long-term UV light is applied, the product specifications may degrade. For example, 
the product’s UV response may decrease and the dark current may increase. The degree 
to which the specifications may degrade is based upon factors such as the irradiation 
level, intensity, and usage time.

 

3

 Although the power supply is rated for 31 W the PDA10A actual usage is <5 W over the 

full operating range.

 

Summary of Contents for PDA10A

Page 1: ...PDA10A EC Si Amplified Fixed Gain Detector User Guide...

Page 2: ...2 Responsivity 4 4 3 Dark Current 5 4 4 Bandwidth and Response 5 4 5 Terminating Resistance 5 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 7 Chapter 6 Specifications 8 6 1 Response Curve 9 6 2 Mechanical Drawing 10 Cha...

Page 3: ...ce Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or chassis Terminal Equipotentiality On Supply Of...

Page 4: ...s compatible with any number of Thorlabs 1 threaded accessories This allows convenient mounting of external optics light filters apertures as well as providing an easy mounting mechanism using Thorlab...

Page 5: ...ny high speed oscilloscopes have input impedances of 50 In this case do not install a 50 terminator The combined loads will equal 25 which could allow 135 mA of output current This will damage the out...

Page 6: ...The PDA10A EC includes a reverse biased PIN photo diode mated to a fixed gain transimpedance amplifier and packaged in a rugged housing 4 2 Responsivity The responsivity of a photodiode can be defined...

Page 7: ...h 400 1000 Low Germanium Ge High Low 900 1600 Low Gallium Phosphide GaP Low High 150 550 Med Indium Gallium Arsenide InGaAs Low High 800 1800 Med Extended Range Indium Gallium Arsenide InGaAs High Hig...

Page 8: ...n have a profound impact on the response so it is recommended to keep the cable as short as possible The maximum output of the PDA10A EC is 10 volts for high impedance loads i e RLoad 5 k and 5 volts...

Page 9: ...f using a Voltage measurement device Verify that the optical signal wavelength is within the specified wavelength range Verify that the optical signal is illuminating the detector active area Output V...

Page 10: ...0 to 5 V 50 0 to 10 V Hi Z General On Off Switch Slide Output BNC DC Coupled Package Size 2 80 x 1 90 x 0 83 70 mm x 48 mm x 21 mm PD Surface Depth 0 16 4 1 mm Weight Detector Only 0 15 lbs Accessorie...

Page 11: ...ied Fixed Gain Detector Chapter 6 Specifications Rev J September 28 2017 Page 9 6 1 Response Curve 0 00 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 40 0 50 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 Responsivity A W Wavelength n...

Page 12: ...5 mm Thread 2 Places Power Supply Connection 12 VDC 200 mA Power Indicator LED Output BNC with 0 to 10 v Range and 50 Ohm Drive Capability SM1 1 035 40 External Thread Detector Surface Power Switch De...

Page 13: ...Si Amplified Fixed Gain Detector Chapter 7 Certificate of Conformance Rev J September 28 2017 Page 11 Chapter 7 Certificate of Conformance...

Page 14: ...cts such as Pure OEM products that means assemblies to be built into a unit by the user e g OEM laser driver cards Components Mechanics and optics Left over parts of units disassembled by the user PCB...

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