Performance Specifications

Environmental Conditions

Pigtail Integrated InGaAs PIN

Photodiode

PIPD Series

Oplink Communications, Inc.

R3.20080131

Oplink’s PIPD series PIN photodiode is based on InGaAs process. It is designed for power

level monitoring in optical network systems. The product features low dark current and

high responsivity and wide operating wavelength range.

Oplink can provide customized designs to meet specialized feature applications. Also,

Oplink offers modular assemblies that integrate other components to form a full function

module or subsystem.

Pigtail Integrated InGaAs PIN Photodiode

Units

Max

Typical

Min

Symbol

Parameter

Operating Wavelength Range

λop

1310±50 or/and 1550±50

A/W

0.90

0.80

0.75

@1550nm

@1310nm

A/W

0.85

Polarization Dependent Responsivity

0.1

2.5

Bandwidth=0.5G

Bandwidth=0.5G

10

pF

1

0.7

C

Bandwidth=2.0G

Bandwidth=2.0G

pF

8

0.7

C

dB

dB

40

RL

Return Loss

Corning SMF-28

Fiber Type

Package 1

Ø5.6 x 26.0

Package 3/4

Ø3.3 x 17.0

mm

mm

Responsivity

Dark Current

Capacitance

Package Dimension

PDR

nm

nA

nA

Features

High Responsivity

Low Dark Current

Quick Response

Wide Operating Wavelength

High Reliability

Laser Welding & Soldering

Applications

Power Monitoring

DWDM Systems

"Smart" Optical Amplifiers

Network Links and Optical

Cross-connects

Re-configurable Optical

Add/Drop Multiplexers

Protection/Restoration

System

Units

Max

Typical

Min

Parameter

Operational Temperature *

Storage Temperature *

°C

°C

°C

260

Soldering Temperature (<5s, >2mm from device)

70

0

85

-40