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PDA10CS(-EC) 
InGaAs Switchable 
Gain Detector 

User Guide 

Summary of Contents for PDA10CS

Page 1: ...PDA10CS EC InGaAs Switchable Gain Detector User Guide...

Page 2: ...vity 4 4 3 Dark Current 4 4 4 Bandwidth and Response 5 4 5 Terminating Resistance 5 4 6 Gain Adjustment 6 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 6 Chapter 6 Specifications 7 6 1 Response Curve 9 6 2 Mechanical Dra...

Page 3: ...mbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or chassis Terminal Equipotentiality On Supply Off Sup...

Page 4: ...ves 50 load impedances up to 5 V The PDA10CS EC housing includes a removable threaded coupler SM1T1 and retainer ring SM1RR that is compatible with any number of Thorlabs 1 threaded accessories This a...

Page 5: ...gh 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 output d...

Page 6: ...hich flows when a bias voltage is applied to a photodiode The PDA with Transimpedance Amplifier does control the dark current flowing out Looking at the figure above it can be noted that Point B is he...

Page 7: ...e VOUT for viewing on an oscilloscope Depending on the type of the photodiode load resistance can affect the response speed For maximum bandwidth we recommend using a 50 coaxial cable with a 50 termin...

Page 8: ...h for a given input signal Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solutions There is no signal response Verify that the power is switched on and all connections are secure Verify the proper termi...

Page 9: ...90 kHz Noise RMS 320 V Noise RMS 475 V NEP p 1 0 x 10 11 W Hz NEP p 1 5 x 10 12 W Hz Offset 6 mV Typ 12 mV Max Offset 15 mV Typ 40 mV Max 20 dB Setting 60 dB Setting Gain Hi Z 1 5 x 104 V A 2 Gain Hi...

Page 10: ...On Off Switch Slide Gain Switch 8 Position Rotary Output BNC DC Coupled Package Size 2 76 x 2 06 x 0 88 70 1 mm x 52 3 mm x 22 4 mm PD Surface Depth 0 16 4 1 mm Weight Detector Only 0 15 lbs Accessor...

Page 11: ...InGaAs Switchable Gain Detector Chapter 6 Specifications Rev G July 15 2017 Page 9 6 1 Response Curve...

Page 12: ...7 4 mm 1 08 Power Switch SM1T1 Coupler with SM1RR Retainer Ring Rotary Gain Switch 8 Position 22 4 mm 0 88 12 7 mm 0 50 Power Supply Connector LED Power Indicator Output BNC with 0 to 10 V Range 1 035...

Page 13: ...InGaAs Switchable Gain Detector Chapter 7 Certificate of Conformance Rev G July 15 2017 Page 11 Chapter 7 Certificate of Conformance...

Page 14: ...labs products 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 th...

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