Advance Data Sheet
March 1999
D171-Type
FastLight
PIN Photodetectors
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are abso-
lute stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess
of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended
periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Forward Voltage
Reverse Voltage*
Photocurrent
Humidity
Symbol
T
A
T
stg
V
F
V
R
—
—
Min
–40
–40
—
—
—
—
Max
85
90
0
30
4
95
Unit
°C
°C
V
V
mA
%
* The recommended reverse bias voltage is 5 V to 15 V.
Handling Precautions
Electrostatic Discharge
CAUTION: This device is susceptible to damage as a result of electrostatic discharge. Take proper
precautions during both handling and testing. Follow guidelines such as JEDEC Publication
No. 108-A (Dec. 1988).
Although protection circuitry is designed into the device, take proper precautions to avoid exposure to ESD.
Electrical Characteristics
T
C
= 25
°C.
Determined with a 50
Ω
load.
Parameter
Capacitance (f < 900 MHz)*
Rise/Fall Time
Dark Current
Reverse Voltage
Symbol
—
t
R
/t
F
I
D
V
R
Min
—
—
—
2
Typ
0.65
<0.5
1
5
Max
0.70
—
5
30
Unit
pF
ns
nA
V
* The minimum capacitance configuration occurs when the N-side of the PIN is grounded and a negative voltage is applied to the P-side, with
the package floating, not grounded (value reference only; not tested in manufacture).
Optical Characteristics
T
C
= 25
°C.
Parameter
Responsivity
Wavelength Range
Symbol
R
—
Min
0.75
1.1
Typ
0.85
—
Max
—
1.6
Unit
A/W
µm
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