NR6800 Series

PHOTO DIODE
NR6800 Series
 80  m InGaAs AVALANCHE PHOTO DIODE
FOR OTDR APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
The NR6800 Series is an InGaAs avalanche photo diode, and can be used in OTDR systems.
FEATURES
• Small dark current
ID = 5 nA
• Small terminal capacitance
Ct = 0.50 pF @ 0.9 V(BR)R
• High sensitivity
S = 0.94 A/W @  = 1 310 nm, M = 1
• High speed response
fC = 1.0 GHz MIN. @  = 1 310 nm, M = 10
• Detecting area size
 80 m
Document No. PL10786EJ01V0DS (1st edition)
Date Published December 2009 NS
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PACKAGE DIMENSION (UNIT: mm)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Package
NR6800EZ-AZ
3-pin CAN with ball lens cap
NR6800SZ-AZ
3-pin CAN with flat glass cap
Remarks 1. The color of ball lens cap might be observed differently.
2. The hermetic test will be performed as AQL 1.0%.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Symbol
Ratings
Unit
Forward Current
IF
10
mA
Reverse Current
IR
0.5
mA
Operating Case Temperature
TC
40 to +85
C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
40 to +85
C
Lead Soldering Temperature
Tsld
350 (3 sec.)
C
Relative Humidity (noncondensing)
RH
85
%
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ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T C = 25C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol
Reverse Breakdown Voltage
VBR
Temperature Coefficient of

Conditions
ID = 100  A
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
50
70
100
V
*1
0.2
%/C
Reverse Breakdown Voltage
Dark Current
ID
VR = VBR  0.9
Terminal Capacitance
Ct
VR = VBR  0.9, f = 1 MHz
Cut-off Frequency
fC
 = 1 310 nm, M = 10
1.0
Sensitivity
S
 = 1 310 nm, M = 1
0.80
0.94
A/W
Multiplication Factor
M
 = 1 310 nm, Ipo = 1.0  A,
30
50

VR = V (@ ID = 1  A)
*1  =
5
30
nA
0.50
0.75
pF
GHz

VBR (25C + TC)  VBR (25C)
TC · VBR (25C)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T C = 25C, unless otherwise specified)
Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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REFERENCE
Document Name
Opto-Electronics Devices Pamphlet
Document No.
PX10160E
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SAFETY INFORMATION ON THIS PRODUCT
Caution GaAs Products
This product uses gallium arsenide (GaAs).
GaAs vapor and powder are hazardous to human health if inhaled or ingested, so please observe the
following points.
• Follow related laws and ordinances when disposing of the product. If there are no applicable laws
and/or ordinances, dispose of the product as recommended below.
1. Commission a disposal company able to (with a license to) collect, transport and dispose of
materials that contain arsenic and other such industrial waste materials.
2. Exclude the product from general industrial waste and household garbage, and ensure that the
product is controlled (as industrial waste subject to special control) up until final disposal.
• Do not burn, destroy, cut, crush, or chemically dissolve the product.
• Do not lick the product or in any way allow it to enter the mouth.
Caution Optical Fiber
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A glass-fiber is attached on the product. Handle with care.
• When the fiber is broken or damaged, handle carefully to avoid injury from the damaged part
or fragments.
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