Advance Data Sheet
November 2000
P171-Type PIN/Preamp
Features
■ Low-profile, 4-lead mini-DIL package:
— Suitable for SONET applications
■ Optional differential output in a 6-lead mini-DIL
package
■ Transimpedance amplifier with automatic gain
control (AGC)
■ Metal package:
— Offers superior shielding for high noise
immunity
■ High performance:
— High speed (<0.5 ns typical rise and fall time)
— High responsivity (0.85 A/W typical)
— Low dark current
The P171-Type PIN/Preamp features a rear-illuminated planar
diode structure with low capacitance.
■ Planar structure for high reliability
■ Wavelength: 1.1 µm—1.6 µm
■ 50 µm core multimode fiber
■ Wide operating temperature range:
— –40 °C to +85 °C
■ Wide bandwidth
■ Qualification program: Telcordia Technologies*
TA-NWT-983
■ Typical sensitivity:
— –38 dBm at 155 Mbits/s
— –33 dBm at 622 Mbits/s
Applications
■ Long-reach SONET OC-3/OC-12 and SDH
STM-1/STM-4 telecommunications applications
■ Secure digital data systems
■ Line terminal equipment
Benefits
■ Compact size
■ Easily board mounted
* Telcordia Technologies is a registered trademark of Telcordia
Technologies, Inc.
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