P-18A Product Bulletin (Preliminary) • February 2002 • PIN detector module • Flat frequency response, ± 1 dB • High responsivity, 0.9 A/W • High bandwidth, 19 GHz • Low VSWR • Compact 3-pin package The P-18A is an ultrafast, InGaAs PIN photodetector that is ideal for use in O/E front-ends requiring flat frequency Specifications Minimum Typical Maximum Wavelength range 1200 18 DC 19 design optimizes speed and sensitivity for Bandwidth (+/- 1dB electrical) Low frequency cutoff GHz kHz the 1200 nm through 1650 nm wavelength Responsivity @ 1310 nm Responsivity @ 1550 nm 0.8 0.75 0.9 0.85 A/W A/W response. The back-illuminated photodiode range. The internal waveguide design assures a flat frequency response necessary for analog applications. The detector is available in a compact 3-pin package with either a K output connector or an RF feed-through pin for direct soldering to circuit boards. Input via a single-mode fiber is standard. The 1650 Units Output Return Loss (< 18 GHz) Optical Return Loss -10 -37 Output termination 50 nm dB 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 hermetic module is Telcordia compliant. P-18A Product Specifications .100 .018 TYP. 2X ø.080 THRU 2 1 Electrical (dB) 0 .700 .500 3 -3 -6 -9 -12 .100 0 5 1.148 Single-mode fiber with 900µm buffer (1 meter typical) 10 15 20 25 Frequency (GHz) .295 .325 .202 .195 .050 .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-18A Ordering Information Base model P-18A Option format /Package/Output termination/Fiber connector Package options Output termination option 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-18A-0202-A P-18A Picometrix, Inc. • PO Box 130243