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S9251_15 Datasheet, PDF (1/4 Pages) Hamamatsu Corporation – High sensitivity in near infrared range
Si APD
S9251/S12092 series
High sensitivity in near infrared range
(λ=900 nm)
These are Si APDs that offer enhanced 900 nm band near-infrared sensitivity. They are suitable for applications such as opti-
cal rangefinders.
Features
High sensitivity in near infrared range (λ=900 nm)
Stable operation
Applications
Optical rangefinders
FSO (free space optics)
Structure / Absolute maximum ratings
Type no.
S12092-02
S12092-05
S9251-10
S9251-15
Dimensional out-
line/
Window
material*1
(1)/K
(2)/K
Package
TO-18
TO-5
Effective*2
photosensitive area
size
(mm)
φ0.2
φ0.5
φ1.0
φ1.5
Absolute maximum ratings
Operating
Storage
temperature
Topr
temperature
Tstg
Soldering
conditions
(°C)
(°C)
-20 to +85
-55 to +125
260 °C or less,
within 10 s
Note: Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings even momentarily may cause a drop in product quality. Always be sure to use the
product within the absolute maximum ratings.
*1: K=borosilicate glass
*2: Area in which a typical gain can be obtained
Electrical and optical characteristics (Typ. Ta=25 °C, unless otherwise noted)
Type no.
Spectral
response
range
λ
Peak*3
sensitivity
wavelength
λp
Photo-
sensitivity
S
M=1
λ=900 nm
Quantum
efficiency
QE
M=1
λ=900 nm
Breakdown
voltage
VBR
ID=100 μA
Typ. Max.
(nm) (nm) (A/W)
(%)
(V) (V)
S12092-02
S12092-05 440 to 1100 860
0.52
S9251-10
72
250 350
S9251-15
*3: Values measured at a gain listed in the characteristics table
Temp.
coefficient
of VBR
(V/°C)
1.85
Dark*2
current
ID
Typ. Max.
Cutoff*3
frequency
fc
RL=50 Ω
Terminal*3
capacitance
Ct
Excess*3
noise
figure
x
λ=900 nm
Gain
M
λ=900 nm
(nA) (nA) (MHz) (pF)
0.1 1
0.4
0.2 2
400
0.7
0.3
100
0.4 4
380
1.9
0.8 8
350
3.6
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