Advance Data Sheet

March 1999

D171-Type

FastLight PIN Photodetectors

3

Lucent Technologies Inc.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are abso-

lute stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess

of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended

periods can adversely affect device reliability.

* The recommended reverse bias voltage is 5 V to 15 V.

Handling Precautions

Electrostatic Discharge

CAUTION: This device is susceptible to damage as a result of electrostatic discharge. Take proper

precautions during both handling and testing. Follow guidelines such as JEDEC Publication

No. 108-A (Dec. 1988).

Although protection circuitry is designed into the device, take proper precautions to avoid exposure to ESD.

Electrical Characteristics

°C. Determined with a 50 Ω load.

* The minimum capacitance configuration occurs when the N-side of the PIN is grounded and a negative voltage is applied to the P-side, with

the package floating, not grounded (value reference only; not tested in manufacture).

Optical Characteristics

°C.

Parameter

Symbol

Min

Max

Unit

Operating Temperature Range

–40

85

°C

Storage Temperature Range

–40

90

°C

Forward Voltage

—0

V

Reverse Voltage*

—30

V

Photocurrent

—

—

4

mA

Humidity

—

—

95

%

Parameter

Symbol

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Capacitance (f < 900 MHz)*

—

—

0.65

0.70

pF

Rise/Fall Time

—

<0.5

—

ns

Dark Current

—1

5

nA

Reverse Voltage

2

5

30

V

Parameter

Symbol

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Responsivity

R

0.75

0.85

—

A/W

Wavelength Range

—

1.1

—

1.6

µm