The receive half of the link. High-gain, low-noise avalanche photodiodes with 230 µm or 500 µm active areas, in TO46 and surface-mount LCC packages — including a high-ambient-light version for outdoor rangefinding. Quoted with every emitter we ship, because the receive path is where the margin is.
- 230 µm and 500 µm active area options
- Responsivity up to 55 A/W at 905 nm (M = 100)
- Rise time 0.6 ns — suited to sub-nanosecond ToF
- Dark current down to 0.05 nA
- Optional integrated shield; LCC variant for reflow assembly
Fibre-coupled APD — electro-optical characteristics (T = 25 °C)
| Parameter | Symbol | Condition | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectral response range | λ | — | — | 400 – 1100 | — | nm |
| Active area diameter | Φ | — | — | 230 / 500 | — | µm |
| Responsivity | Re | λ = 905 nm, Φe = 1 µW, M = 100 | 50 | 55 | — | A/W |
| Rise time | tr | f = 1 MHz, RL = 50 Ω, λ = 905 nm | — | 0.6 | — | ns |
| Dark current | Id | M = 100 | 0.05 | 0.2 | 1.0 | nA |
| Total capacitance | Ctot | M = 100, f = 1 MHz | — | 1 | — | pF |
| Optimum gain | M | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Breakdown voltage | VBR | IR = 10 µA | 170 | — | 210 | V |
| Operating voltage temp. coefficient | δ | Tc = −40 °C to 85 °C | 1.25 | 1.4 | 1.55 | V/°C |
Configurations
Expand a group to see the model table. All powers are peak pulse power at 25 °C unless the table states otherwise.
TO46 — 905 nm and broadband
Hermetically sealed TO46 with a flat window and optional shielding can.
| Model | Package | Active area (microns) | Spectral range | Bias voltage | Shield | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO46-905APD-230-1 | TO46 | 230 | 905 nm | 100 – 200 V | No | Narrowband 905 nm coating |
| TO46-905APD-500-1 | TO46 | 500 | 905 nm | 100 – 200 V | No | Larger area for wider field of view |
| TO46-APD-230-2 | TO46 | 230 | 400 – 1100 nm | 100 – 200 V | No | Broadband |
| TO46-APD-500-2 | TO46 | 500 | 400 – 1100 nm | 100 – 200 V | No | Broadband |
| TO46-905APD-230-1 (shielded) | TO46 | 230 | 905 nm | 100 – 200 V | Yes | Integrated shield for EMI-heavy boards |
LCC — surface mount
Ceramic LCC carrier for automated reflow assembly. Optimised for high-volume module production.
| Model | Package | Active area (microns) | Spectral range | Bias voltage | Shield | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC-905APD-230-1 | LCC | 230 | 905 nm | 100 – 200 V | Optional | Reflow-compatible |
| LCC-905APD-500-1 | LCC | 500 | 905 nm | 100 – 200 V | Optional | Reflow-compatible |
| LCC-APD-230-2 | LCC | 230 | 400 – 1100 nm | 100 – 200 V | Optional | Broadband |
| LCC-APD-500-2 | LCC | 500 | 400 – 1100 nm | 100 – 200 V | Optional | Broadband |
| LCC2-905APD-500-0.5 | LCC | 500 | 905 nm | 100 – 200 V | Yes | Strong-ambient-light (direct-sunlight) chip; breakdown 130 – 165 V; temperature coefficient 1.1. Also referenced as APD500-905-1-LCC2. |
Fibre-coupled, and other wavelengths
Pigtailed APDs for fibre-based sensing and 1550 nm InGaAs parts for eye-safe receive paths.
| Model | Package | Active area (microns) | Wavelength | Connector | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO46/FC-APD-230-2 | TO-can + pigtail | 230 | 400 – 1100 nm | FC/APC or FC/PC | Single-mode or multimode pigtail |
| TO46/FC-APD-500-2 | TO-can + pigtail | 500 | 400 – 1100 nm | FC/APC or FC/PC | Single-mode or multimode pigtail |
| LCC-APD-1550-200 | LCC | 200 | 1550 nm InGaAs | — | Receive path for 1550 nm eye-safe systems |
| 650nm APD 1206 | LCC 1206 SMD | — | 650 nm | — | Visible-light ranging and detection |
Product views
Typical applications
Where this family is usually designed in:
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