HAMAMATSU S8559

PHOTODIODE
Si photodiode
S8559
Detector for X-ray monitor
Features
Applications
l Si photodiode coupled to low cost CsI scintillator
l Ideal for detection of X-ray energy below 100 keV
l X-ray detection
l X-ray monitors
■ Absolute maximum ratings (Ta=25 °C)
Parameter
Reverse voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Symbol
VR Max.
Topr
Tstg
Value
5
-10 to +60
-20 to +70
Unit
V
°C
°C
■ Electrical and optical characteristics (without scintillator, Ta=25 °C)
Parameter
Spectral response range
Peak sensitivity wavelength
Photo sensitivity
Dark current
Terminal capacitance
Symbol
λ
λp
S
ID
Ct
Condition
λ=500 nm
VR=10 mV
VR=0 V, f=10 kHz
Min.
-
Typ.
190 to 1000
720
0.26
2
950
Max.
50
-
Unit
nm
nm
A/W
pA
pF
■ X-ray sensitivity (reference value, tube current: 1.0 mA, aluminum filter: t=6 mm, distance=830 nm)
X-ray tube voltage
120 kV
Typ.
52
Unit
nA
Note) Depends on equipment and measurement conditions.
Handling precautions
Avoid storing or using S8559 at high humidity because CsI scintillator has deliquescence.
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Si photodiode
■ Dark current vs. reverse voltage
■ Terminal capacitance vs. reverse voltage
(Typ. Ta=25 ˚C)
1 nA
TERMINAL CAPACITANCE
100 pA
DARK CURRENT
(Typ. Ta=25 ˚C)
100 nF
10 pA
1 pA
100 fA
0.01
0.1
S8559
1
10
REVERSE VOLTAGE (V)
10 nF
1 nF
100 pF
0.1
1
10
REVERSE VOLTAGE (V)
KSPDB0152EA
KSPDB0153EA
■ Dimensional outline (unit: mm)
CsI (TI)
7.9
8.9 ± 0.1
10.1 ± 0.1
0.3
2.0 ± 0.1
CsI (TI) 8.9
t=3.0
(10.5)
2.85
4.85
PHOTOSENSITIVE
SURFACE
0.5
LEAD
9.2 ± 0.3
7.4 ± 0.2
8.0 ± 0.3
ANODE
TERMINAL MARK
KSPDA0145EA
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. No patent rights are granted to any of the circuits described herein. ©2004 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
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Cat. No. KSPD1051E02
Jan. 2004 DN