P-20A Product Bulletin (Preliminary) • February 2002 • 14 GHz PIN detector module • Front-end for receivers up to 12.5 Gb/s • High responsivity, 1.0 A/W • 15 ps risetime • Compact 3-pin package The P-20A is an ultrafast, InGaAs PIN photodetector module ideal for use as an O/E front-end for receivers in applications up to 12.5 Gb/s. The back-illuminated Specifications PIN photodiode design optimizes speed Wavelength range 1200 and sensitivity for the 1200 nm through Bandwidth (-3dB electrical) Low frequency cutoff 12 DC Risetime Responsivity @ 1310 nm 0.9 15 1.0 0.9 1.0 1650 nm wavelength range. The internal Clean-pulse TM design assures low group- delay response necessary for time-domain, Responsivity @ 1550 nm Optical Return Loss digital applications. Output termination The detector is available in a compact 3-pin package with either an Anritsu-K output connector or an RF feed-through pin for direct soldering to circuit boards. Input via a single-mode fiber is standard. Minimum Typical Maximum 1650 14 Units nm GHz kHz 18 -37 50 ps A/W A/W dB Ω DC Electrical Photodiode voltage +8 +10 +15 V Mechanical Package type Operating temperature Storage temperature 3-pin module with K connector -40 -40 +85 +85 °C °C The hermetic module is Telcordia compliant. P-20A Product Specifications .100 .018 TYP. 2X ø.080 THRU 2 Electrical (dB) 0 1 .700 -3 -6 -9 .500 -12 3 0 5 10 15 20 25 Frequency (GHz) .100 1.0 Single-mode fiber with 900µm buffer (1 meter typical) Amplitude (dB) 1.148 .295 0.5 .325 .202 .195 0.0 .050 Time (20 ps/div) .500 .873 Application Notes Pin Description 1 VPD 2 3 GND NC Electrostatic discharge (ESD) will cause permanent damage to the product. Please avoid any ESD to the input pins or output connector. Use standard ESD protective equipment when handling this product. P-20A Ordering Information Base model P-20A Option format /Package/Output termination/Fiber connector Package options Output termination options Fiber connector options 3K or 3NC Z50 FC or SC Temperature and fiber restrictions are as follows: Lead soldering: 250°C for no more than 10 seconds Fiber feed-through tube: 120°C Fiber pull force: 10 N Fiber bending radius: 1 inch or less Exceeding these conditions can cause permanent damage to the device. Quality Vision As a leader in ultrafast optical receivers, Picometrix is committed to providing the highest quality ultrafast products on the market. This quality vision commits us to continually improving our product designs and manufacturing processes, in order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. The company maintains a stringent quality control program to ensure that all products meet or surpass customer requirements. Ann Arbor, MI • 48113-0243 734-998-4501 • 734-998-3474 fax www.picometrix.com © 2002 Picometrix, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications and output data subject to change without notice. PB-P-20A-0202-A P-20A Picometrix, Inc. • PO Box 130243