Avalanche Photodiodes

Pacific Silicon Sensor’s Avalanche Photodiode (APD) product line is comprised of devices enhanced for particular applications including spectral response and bandwidth frequency. Silicon APD’s are high speed, high sensitivity photodiodes with an internal gain mechanism and high bandwidth. APD’s are excellent for low light level measurements.

With spectral response from 360nm to 1064nm and bandwidths of >2GHz, they are ideal for analytical instruments, optical communication, laser distance measurement and laser radar applications.

Together, Pacific Silicon Sensor (USA) and Silicon Sensor International AG (Worldwide) are world leaders in standard and custom APD devices. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your particular application requirements.

Series 8: High Speed/High Gain Avalanche Photodiodes
Part Number
Active Area
Dark Current
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
Max nA
AD100-8
Ø0.1
0.00785
0.05
0.1
0.18
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AD230-8
Ø0.23
0.042
0.3
1.5
0.18
cart
AD500-8
Ø0.5
0.196
0.5
2
0.35
cart
AD800-8
Ø0.8
0.5
2
6
0.70
cart
AD1100-8-TO5i
Ø1.13
1
4
8
1
-
AD1100-8-TO52-S1
Ø1.13
1
4
8
1
cart
AD1900-8-TO5i
Ø1.95
3
15
20
1.4
Call cart
AD2500-8
Ø2.52
5
20
30
2
Call cart
AD3000-8-TO5i
Ø3
7.07
30
40
2
Call -
AD5000-8-TO8i
Ø5
19.63
60
80
3
Call -
Series 8: High Speed/High Gain Avalanche Photodiodes SMD Package
Part Number
Active Area
Dark Current
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
Max nA
AD100-8-SMD-501810
Ø0.1
0.008
0.05
0.1
0.18
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AD100-8-SMD-501811
Ø0.1
0.008
0.05
0.1
0.18
-
AD100-8-SMD-501812
Ø0.1
0.008
0.05
0.1
0.18
-
AD230-8-SMD-501078
Ø0.23
0.04
0.3
1
0.18
-
AD230-8-SMD-501079
Ø0.23
0.04
0.3
1
0.18
-
AD230-8-SMD-501805
Ø0.23
0.04
0.3
1
0.18
-
AD500-8-SMD-501077
Ø0.5
0.2
0.5
2
0.35
Call -
AD500-8-SMD-501076
Ø0.5
0.2
0.5
2
0.35
Call -
AD500-8-SMD-501809
Ø0.5
0.2
0.5
2
0.35
Call -
Series 8: Hybrids/Preamplifier Modules
Part Number
Description
Data
Sheet
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AD230-2.3G-TO5
An APD/TIA hybrid consisting of a 230µm diameter silicon avalanche photodiode and a 2.3GHz transimpedence amplifier.
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AD500-1.3G-TO5
An APD/TIA hybrid consisting of a 500µm diameter silicon avalanche photodiode and a 1.3GHz transimpedence amplifier.
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APD50-AD500-8-TO52
The APD50 avalanche photodiode preamplifier module combines a low noise, high bandwidth amplifier, a temperature compensated APD bias supply and any one of Pacific Silicon Sensor’s –8 or -9 series avalanche photodiodes.
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APD50-AD2500-8
The APD50 avalanche photodiode preamplifier module combines a low noise, high bandwidth amplifier, a temperature compensated APD bias supply and any one of Pacific Silicon Sensor’s –8 or -9 series avalanche photodiodes.
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Series 9: NIR Enhanced Response Silicon Avalanche Photodiodes
Part Number
Active Area
Dark Current
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
Max nA
AD100-9
Ø0.1
0.00785
0.1
0.5
0.5
-
AD230-9
Ø0.23
0.042
0.5
1.5
0.5
cart
AD500-9
Ø0.5
0.196
0.8
5
0.55
Call cart
AD500-9-TO52S1F2 Ø0.5 0.196
0.8
5
0.55 Call -
AD003B-9
0.3 x 1.1
0.33
2
6
1
Call cart
AD800-9
Ø0.8
0.5
2
6
0.9
Call cart
AD1100-9
Ø1.13
1
4
10
1.3
cart
AD1500-9
Ø1.5
1.77
2
-
2
-
AD1900-9
Ø1.95
3
20
60
1.4
cart
AD2500-9
Ø2.52
5
20
80
1.5
cart
AD3000-9
Ø3
7.07
30
100
2
Call cart
AD5000-9
Ø5
19.63
60
180
3
-
Series 9 - NIR Enhanced Avalanche Photodiodes SMD Package
Part Number
Active Area
Dark Current
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
Max nA
AD230-9-SMD 501123
Ø0.23
0.042
0.5
1.5
0.5
-
AD230-9-SMD 501817
Ø0.23
0.042
0.5
1.5
0.5
-
AD500-9-SMD 501122
Ø0.5
0.196
0.8
5
0.55
Call -
AD500-9-SMD 501818
Ø0.5
0.196
0.8
5
0.55
Call -
Series 9: Hybrids
Part Number
Description
Data
Sheet
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AD230-9-400M-TO5
A high frequency optical data receiver comprising an avalanche silicon photodiode and a transimpedance amplifier in a hermetically sealed TO-5 package.
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AD500-9-400M-TO5
A high frequency optical data receiver comprising an avalanche silicon photodiode and a transimpedance amplifier in a hermetically sealed TO-5 package.
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AD500-9-8015-TO52
A high frequency optical data receiver comprising an avalanche silicon photodiode and a transimpedance amplifier in a hermetically sealed TO-52 package. Call -
Series 9 - Multi-Element Arrays
Part Number
Description

Data
Sheet

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AD LA 16-9-DIL18
In addition to our standard 16 element array, Pacific Silicon Sensor offers multi element Si APD arrays. Arrays with between 2-32 elements or more are available from us in a variety of sizes, shapes and packaging.
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AA16D-9 SOJ22GL APD Linear Array 16 elements, QE>80% at 760-910nm NEW. Call -
AA8D-9 SOJ22GL APD Linear Array 8 elements, QE>80% at 760-910nm NTC NEW. Call -
AA16-0.13-9 SOJ22GL APD Linear Array 16 elements, QE>80% at 760-910nm NTC NEW. Call -
25AA0.04-9-BGA 50130801 APD Matrix Array 25 (5x5) elements, QE>80% at 760-910nm with PTC. Call -
25AA0.16-9-BGA 50130901 APD Matrix Array 25 (5x5) elements, QE>80% at 760-910nm with PTC. Call -
64AA0.04-9-BGA 50130701 APD Matrix Array 64 (8x8) elements, QE>80% at 760-910nm with PTC. Call -
Series 9: NIR Enhanced Quadrant Avalanche Photodiode
Part Number
Active Area
Id
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns
Gap

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
QA4000-9
Ø4
12.57
4
2
110 µm
-
Series 10: 1064 nm Enhanced Avalanche Photodiode
Part Number
Active Area
Id
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns
Breakdown Voltage (V)

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
AD500-10
Ø0.5
0.196
1.5
4
220-600
-
AD800-10
Ø0.8
0.5
3
5
220-600
-
AD1500-10
Ø1.5
1.77
7
5
220-600
-
AD4000-10
Ø4
12.56
50
6
220-600
-
Series 10: Hybrids
Part Number
Type No.
Description

Data
Sheet

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Chip
Package
501387
AD800-10
TO8Si
High speed, high gain, low noise, low power consumption hybrid (AD800-10 + TIA)
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Series 10: 1064 nm Enhanced Quadrant Avalanche Photodiode
Part Number
Active Area
Id
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns
Gap

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
QA4000-10
Ø4
12.57
7
5
110 µm
-
Series 11: Blue Enhanced Avalanche Photodiodes
Part Number
Active Area
Id
@ M = 100
Rise Time ns

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ nA
Max nA
AD800-11-TO52-S1
Ø0.8
0.5
1
5
1
-
AD1900-11-TO5i
Ø1.95
3
5
20
2
-
Series 12: Red Enhanced Avalanche Photodiodes
Part Number
Active Area
Spectral Responsivity (A/W)
660nm M = 100
Capacitance (pF)
M = 100|22°C
Typ
Cut Off Frequency (GHz)
660nm 50Ω

Data
Sheet

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Size (mm)
Area (mm2)
Typ Min
AD100-12-LCC6.1prelim
Ø0.1
0.008
50
0.5
3 2
-
AD100-12-LCC6.1fprelim
Ø0.1
0.008
44 0.5 3 2
-
AD100-12-TO52S1prelim Ø0.1 0.008 50 0.5 3 2 Call -
AD230-12-LCC6 Ø0.23 0.042 50 1.5 3 2 Call -
AD230-12-LCC6.1f Ø0.23 0.042 44 1.5 3 2 Call -
AD230-12-TO52S1 Ø0.23 0.042 50 1.5 3 2 Call -
AD500-12-LCC6.1 Ø0.5 0.196 50 4.5 3 2 Call -
AD500-12-LCC6.1f Ø0.5 0.196 44 4.5 3 2 Call -
AD500-12-TO52S1 Ø0.5 0.196 50 4.5 3 2 Call -
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