GPD Small & Large Area pn, pin detectors Two-color detectors OPTOELECTRONICS CORP. Germanium Photodetectors Large and Small Area Wide Performance Range TE Coolers and Dewars Available Filtered Windows for High Power Available Standard and Custom Packages/Submounts
Introduction/Glossary of Terms 2 CC Introduction GPD manufactures a broad range of Ge and InGaAs photodetectors, as well as Si/Ge dual detectors to meet the most demanding military and commercial applications. This brochure contains technical specifications for Ge pn, pin and dual (Si/Ge) detectors; other brochures describe InGaAs detectors (including extendedwavelength) and APDs. Responsivity (A/W) Custom devices and packages are also available. Responsivity vs. Wavelength Comparison 1 Silicon Both Germanium and InGaAs are sensitive to light in the near-infrared region of the spectrum. While InGaAs detectors offer better noise performance, Ge detectors offer significant cost advantages, particularly where a large detection area is required. In addition, Ge detectors have linear response at higher optical input power levels. Table of Contents Germanium Glossary of Terms 2 Operating Circuits 3 Ge pn Detectors 4- Ge pin Detectors 6 Two-color Detectors 6 Package Outline Drawings 7-12 InGaAs 0.01 400 0 800 00 1200 1400 10 1800 Wavelength (nanometers) Glossary of Terms DARK CURRENT (I D ) The current through a photodetector when a specified reverse bias is applied under conditions of no incident radiation. SHUNT RESISTANCE (R SH ) The resistance of a photodetector at or near zero bias; shunt resistance values in this catalog are calculated at mv reverse bias. MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE (V RM ) The maximum reverse voltage that may be applied without damaging the detector. RESPONSIVITY (R) The photocurrent output per unit incident radiant power, usually at a specified wavelength. NOISE EQUIVALENT POWER (NEP) The incident radiant power that creates a signalto-noise ratio of one at the photodetector output. JUNCTION CAPACITANCE (C J ) The total device capacitance, usually measured at a specified reverse bias and frequency. CUTOFF FREQUENCY (f c ) The frequency at which the responsivity decreases by 3 db from the DC responsivity value. It can be calculated from the load resistance and the junction capacitance. f c = 1/(2πR L C J )
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Ge pn detectors TYPE ACTIVE DIA. (mm.) SHUNT RES. @ V r =mv (KΩ) MIN. TYP. DARK CURRENT @ V r =V test (µa MAX) TEST REVERSE BIAS (Volts) MAX REVERSE VOLTS CAPACITANCE @V r MAX (pf) NEP (pw/ Hz) CUT-OFF FREQ. @V r, 0ΩR L (MHz) GM2 GM2HS GM2VHS GM2VHR SQ 0 20 0 0 30 900 0.7.0 27 200 20 0.2 120 3 GM3 GM3HS GM3VHS GM3VHR 120 30 00 2000 180 00 200 00.0 6.0 8.0 12 00 00 30 20 GM4 GM4HS GM4VHS GM4VHR 20 400 900 80 400 60 10 1. 0.4 0.2 0.2.0 2 0.2 0 120 80 80 GM GMHS GMVHS GMVHR 20 200 3 40 0 280 40 1. 6 0 1800 1800 1. GM6 GM6HS GM6VHS GM6VHR 6 80 120 12 120 200 0 1200 9000 9000 0.8 0.4 0.4 17 GM7 GM7HS GM7VHS GM7VHR 4 2 40 6 8 3 6 90 4.0.0 0.2 0.2 800 4000 100 100 4.0 0.7 0.2 0.2 GM8 GM8HS GM8VHS GM8VHR.0 2 20 4 20 40.0 00 00 3000 3000 4.0 1.6 GMHS SQ. 3. 0 000 4.0 GM13HS 13 0 0000 8.0 0.0 GMTEC1 0 0.2.0 7.0 6 0.4 GM8TEC2.0 00 1.6 4 VHR series: Designed for zero reverse bias applications requiring high shunt resistance. VHS series: Designed for zero reverse bias applications. HS series: Designed for < V reverse bias applications. GM series: Designed for high speed applications with reverse bias > V. TEC series: Mounted on a one- or two-stage thermoelectric cooler for low-noise applications.
Ge pn detectors Electrical Specifications Optical Specifications Responsivity vs. Wavelength 0 Dark Current vs. Reverse Bias GM8 WAVELENGTH Series 80 10 0 Dark Current (A) 1 GM7 GM6 GM m in. t yp. m in. t yp. m in. typ. GM. 20. 26.. 6. 7.8 GMHS. 20. 26.. 70. 7.8 GMVHS. 20. 26.. 70. 80.8 0.01 1 Reverse Bias (V) Linearity of Response GMVHR. 26. 32. 70. 80. 82.87 GEP. 20. 26.. 6. 7.8 Uniformity of Response 2 Photocurrent (ma) 20 0 0 20 2 Input Power (mw) Relative Shunt Resistance 00 0 1 Shunt Resistance vs. Temperature Responsivity of Filtered Units 0.01 - -40-20 0 20 40 80 Temperature ( C)
PIN, Two-Color Detectors Relative Capacitance (%) 0 80 40 20 Capacitance vs. Reverse Bias GM series HS series 0-2 0 2 4 6 8 12 Reverse Bias (V) Special Options High response at short wavelength available BNC connectors Thermoelectric coolers (1- and 2-stage) Dewars Neutral density filters Reflective filters AR-coated lenses/windows Custom devices including arrays Calibrated spectral response Ge PIN DETECTOR: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Parameters: Shunt Resistance Reverse Voltage (max.) Dark Current (max.) Capacitance (typ.) Bandwidth -3 db, R =0Ω L Risetime, R =0Ω L Case Style (standard) Active Diameter GEP EP0 0 2K V µa 0 pf MHz 3 ns. TO- 2 mm. GEP70 EP700 0 1K V µa 1 pf 2 MHz 6 ns. TO- 3 mm. GEP80 EP800 0 0.7K V 70µA 40 pf MHz ns. TO-8 mm. Applications pplications: Pulsed Laser Measurements FTIR High-speed Spectroscopy LIDAR Instrumentation Si/Ge TWO-COLOR DETECTOR: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type Active Diam. (mm) Wavelength Range (nm) Peak Resp. (A/W) NEP (pw/ Hz) RSHUN T (KΩ ) Max Reverse Volts (V) Leakage Current Forward Voltage (V) =ma I PH (Si) GM6Si (Ge) 2 400-00 00-1800 -14 x -12 x > 00 3 2 na 2 µa 1.1 0.4 (Si) GM7Si (Ge) 3 400-00 00-1800 -14 x -12 1.x > 00 2 3 2 na 3µA 1.1 0.4 (Si) GM8Si (Ge) 400-00 00-1800 -14 x -12 x > 00 1. 2 na µa 1.1 0.4 6
Dimensions in mm (in.) Many other packages (including lensed packages) available. Package Drawings TO-18 (Chip Diameter to 2 mm) TO- (Chip Diameter to 3 mm) TO-8 ( mm chip) 7
Package Drawings Dimensions in mm (in.) Many other packages (including lensed packages) available. TO-9 (Chip Diameter to 13 mm) TO-18 with lens cap (Chip Diameter to 2 mm) TO- with lens cap (Chip Diameter to 3 mm) 8
Dimensions in mm (in.) Many other packages (including lensed packages) available. Package Drawings TO- with TEC (Chip Diameter to 3 mm) TO-8 with TEC (Chip Diameter to mm) 9
Package Drawings GM8HSCS GMHSCS GMBNC
Package Drawings FC Active Mount SC Active Mount ST Active Mount 11
Package Drawings Dimensions in mm (in.) Many other packages (including lensed packages) available. Si/Ge Two-color Detector Fiber-pigtailed Detector (formerly Germanium Power Devices) has been a manufacturer of power transistors and diodes since 1973 and a manufacturer of infrared photodetectors since 1980. GPD offers Germanium p-n, p-i-n, APD and InGaAs p-i-n high-speed and large area photodetectors for infrared radiation detection and telecommunications applications. GPD can offer you a photodetector that meets your technical and cost requirements. GPD maintains an inspection system in accordance with MIL-I-4208. Photodiodes are subjected to Telcordia testing requirements (GR-468-CORE), MIL-STD-883 test methods and/or customer specifications. 7 Manor Parkway Salem, NH 079-2842 Tel: (3) 894-686 Fax: (3) 894-6866 E-mail address: sales@gpd-ir.com Web Site:http://www.gpd-ir.com 020