Si APD

S9251/S12092 series

High sensitivity in near infrared range

(

λ=900 nm)

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Structure / Absolute maximum ratings

Type no.

Dimensional out-

line/

Window

Package

photosensitive area

size

Absolute maximum ratings

Operating

temperature

Topr

Storage

temperature

Tstg

Soldering

conditions

(mm)

(°C)

(°C)

S12092-02

(1)/K

TO-18

φ0.2

-20 to +85

-55 to +125

260 °C or less,

within 10 s

S12092-05

φ0.5

S9251-10

(2)/K

TO-5

φ1.0

S9251-15

φ1.5

Note: Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings even momentarily may cause a drop in product quality. Always be sure to use the

product within the absolute maximum ratings.

*1: K=borosilicate glass

*2: Area in which a typical gain can be obtained

Electrical and optical characteristics (Typ. Ta=25 °C, unless otherwise noted)

Type no.

Spectral

response

range

λ

sensitivity

wavelength

λp

Photo-

sensitivity

S

M=1

λ=900 nm

Quantum

efficiency

QE

M=1

λ=900 nm

Breakdown

voltage

Temp.

coefficient

current

frequency

fc

Ω

capacitance

Ct

noise

figure

x

λ=900 nm

Gain

M

λ=900 nm

Typ. Max.

Typ. Max.

(nm)

(nm)

(A/W)

(%)

(V)

(V)

(V/°C) (nA) (nA)

(MHz)

(pF)

S12092-02

440 to 1100

860

0.52

72

250

350

1.85

0.1

1

400

0.4

0.3

100

S12092-05

0.2

2

0.7

S9251-10

0.4

4

380

1.9

S9251-15

0.8

8

350

3.6

*3: Values measured at a gain listed in the characteristics table

These are Si APDs that offer enhanced 900 nm band near-infrared sensitivity. They are suitable for applications such as opti-

cal rangefinders.

High sensitivity in near infrared range (

λ=900 nm)

Optical rangefinders

FSO (free space optics)

Stable operation

Features

Applications