First Sensor AG Datasheets for Photodiodes

Photodiodes are used for the detection of optical power (UV, Visible, and IR) and for the conversion of optical power to electrical power.
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Alpha, beta, gamma, and X-ray radiation can be detected with silicon PIN photodiodes either directly via the absorption in the crystal lattice or indirectly via the measurement of the luminescence...
Due to their high gain and speed, these APDs are suitable for many industrial applications such as distance measurement, laser scanning and optical communication. Special features Maximum sensitivity at 800...
First Sensor offers large-area InGaAs PIN photodiodes with active sensor surfaces up to 3 mm in diameter. The diodes feature low dark currents and high sensitivity up to 1700 nm...
High-performance PIN photodiodes for low-capacitance light detection as well as for α, β, ϒ and X-radiation detection. Features: PIN photodiodes optimized for photovoltaic and photoconductive use Very low dark current...
PIN photodiodes with enhanced sensitivity in blue and green spectral range. Features: Low capacitance Very low dark current Long-term stability of detection properties
Quadrant photodiodes are discrete components that usually feature four optically active areas separated by a small gap. These photodiodes are used in many applications for detecting the position of laser...
The Series 8r offers high sensitivities in the red and green wavelength range and is optimized for 650 nm. The new photodiodes are ideal for applications which demand fast rise...
These avalanche photodiodes are suitable for laser rangefinders, targeting systems or any applications using YAG lasers or similar NIR radiation sources. Features: High quantum yield at 1064 nm High sensitivity...
These avalanche photodiodes were developed specifically for laser range finding and laser scanning applications such as safety scanners, 3D-mapping, environmental monitoring and high resolution LIDAR systems for autonomous driving. The...
These avalanche photodiodes were developed specifically for LIDAR applications and laser rangefinders. The series of products contains linear and matrix arrays with multiple sensors on one monolithic die, e.g. 8,...
These avalanche photodiodes were developed specifically for the laser radar system LIDAR and laser rangefinders. The series provides fundamental technology for the development of arrays with multiple individual sensors, e.g.
These components utilize the effect of the lateral division of the generated photocurrent. The term "position sensitive detector" (PSD) refers to a component that is based on silicon PIN diode...
These high-speed epitaxial photodiodes are ideal for VIS and NIR applications with low operating voltages. Features: Photodiodes with epitaxial layer structure for fast rise times at low reverse voltages. Epitaxial...
Wavelength-sensitive photodiodes utilize the effect of the wavelength-specific absorption depth of radiation in silicon. For this purpose, two p-n junctions are aligned vertically in the silicon crystal, thus enabling separate...
With a quantum yield > 70% at 400 nm and maximum sensitivity at 600 nm, these components are particularly suited to biomedical applications. Special features High quantum yield at short...