InGaAs avalanche photodiodes are used when greater sensitivity is needed than standard photodiodes can provide. These devices employ an internal gain mechanism in which impact ionization generates secondary electrons, triggering an electron avalanche that amplifies the original optical signal. This internal amplification enables reliable measurement of very weak signals. InGaAs APDs are commonly used in applications such as LiDAR, optical communications, and other systems where signal levels are extremely low.
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Features
- Chip active diameters from 80 μm to 350 μm
- Spectral response from 900 nm to 1650 nm
- Linear operation
- Low dark current for high sensitivity
- Low capacitance for high speed
- Fiber pigtail available (single-mode or multi-mode)
- Package flexibility (TO packages and ceramic submounts, with ball lens option)
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Applications
- LiDAR
- Free space optics
- High-sensitivity photometry
- Optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
- Optical communication
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Specifications
Part Number IAV008-T46 IAV020-T46 IAV035-T46 Units Optoelectronic Characteristics @ 23 ºC ± 2 ºC Active Diameter 80 200 350 μm Spectral Response Range 1.0-1.63 1.0-1.63 1.0-1.63 μm Responsivity @ M=1 @ 1.55μm (min/typ/max) 0.85/0.90/0.95 0.85/0.94/1.05 0.85/0.90/0.95 A/W IDARK@ M=10 (typ/max) 4/15 8/25 30/250 nA Operating Voltage, VR @ M=10 (min/typ/max) 43/55/70 43/55/70 37/52/68 V Breakdown Voltage, VBR (Id=10μA) (min/typ/max) 40/65/80 50/63/75 45/60/75 V Capacitance @ M=10 (typ/max) 0.38/0.45 1.8/2.2 3.2/4.0 pF VBR temperture coefficient (typ) 0.06 0.075 0.075 V/oC Bandwidth @ M=5 (typ) 2.5 1.5 0.6 GHz Bandwidth @ M=10 (typ) 1.5 1.5 0.6 GHz Bandwidth @ M=20 (typ) 2.2 1 0.6 GHz Excess Noise Factor, F @ M=10 (typ/max) 3.2/3.7 3.2/3.7 3.2/3.7 Excess Noise Factor, F @ M=20 (typ/max) 5.5/6.0 5.5/6.0 5.5/6.0 Noise Equivalent Power @ M=10 (typ/max) 10/40 32/100 80/100 fW/Hz1/2 Package TO-46 window cap TO-46 window cap TO-46 window cap Maximum Ratings @ 23 °C ± 2 °C Storage Temperture -40 to 85 -40 to 85 -40 to 85 oC Operating Temperture -40 to 70 -40 to 70 -40 to 70 oC Reverse Current 1 1 1 mA Forward Current 10 10 10 mA Optical Input Density (10ns pulse width) 200 200 200 kW/cm2 Optical Input (ave) 1 1 1 mW
InGaAs APD Spectral Response @ M=10 @ 1.55μm


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Packaging Capabilities
| Packaging Configurations Options | ||||||
| Part number | Diameter | TO-46 Header | Ceramic Submount | Ceramic Package | Ceramic Wrap Around | |
| 2 pin | 3 pin | |||||
| IAV008-T46 | 80μm | ● | ● | |||
| IAV020-T46 | 200μm | ● | ● | ● | ||
| IAV035-T46 | 350μm | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Window (Other Options Available) | ||||||
| Molder Clear Glass | Ball Lens | AR Coated Ball Lens | Single Mode Fiber | Aperture Cap | ||
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Package Outlines

