C30645 InGaAs APD Series

C30662 InGaAs Avalanche Photodiodes Series

The C30662 Series features a variety of large-area InGaAs Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) with a 200 µm active area. Excelitas InGaAs APDs offer high quantum efficiency (QE), robust responsivity, and low noise across the spectral range of 1000 nm to 1700 nm. These devices are available in a hermetically sealed TO-18 package or on a ceramic carrier. The ceramic surface mount package facilitates easy integration into high-volume applications.

The Excelitas C30662 Series offers high bandwidth and low noise, enabling OEMs and system manufacturers to achieve advanced noise specifications with optimal Signal-to-Noise Ratios (SNRs). The newly enhanced low-noise option improves the range and performance of LiDAR and eye-safe range-finding systems while maintaining the same laser output power. Additionally, coherent Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) and fiber sensing applications, such as Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), benefit from improved sensitivity over longer ranges when detecting Raman-scattered signals.

Series Model #Package TypeWindow MaterialWindow ApertureComments
C30662ECERHCeramic CarrierN/AN/A
C30662ECERH-1ΔV > 4 V
C30662EHTO-18, 2 pinGlass1Large2
C30662EH-1ΔV > 4 V
C30662EH-2TO-46, 3 pin3. ground pin
C30662EH-137TO-18, 2 pinSmalllow noise,
ΔV > 4 V
C30662EH-3
C30662EH-5SiliconSmall2
C30662EH-7Glass1Large2low noise
C30662EH-27TO-46, 3 pinlow noise,
3. ground pin
C30662L-200SMDN/A
C30662L-200-1Silicon
C30662L-200-7Glass1low noise
C30662L-200-17Silicon

Note 1:Glass material is transparent for visible and IR wavelengths, while silicon blocks visible light up to about 1.1 µm.

Note 2: AR-coated window.

ParameterSymbolMinimumTypicalMaximumUnits
Rise Time/Fall Timetr/tf0.4ns
Bandwidthf3dB600850MHz
CapacitanceStandardC2.5pF
SMDC2.7
Dark CurrentStandardiD1335nA
Low NoiseiD7.515
Dark NoiseStandardiN0.451pA/√(Hz)
Low NoiseiN0.350.5
Noise Equivalent PowerStandardNEP48106fW/√(Hz)
Noise Equivalent PowerLow NoiseNEP3753
Operating GainM1020
Operating Point from BreakdownΔV4V

ParameterSymbolMinimumTypicalMaximumUnits
Breakdown VoltageVBD455070V
Spectral RangeΔλ10001700nm
Quantum EfficiencyQE75%
Responsivity @1550 nmR9.3A/W
Temperature Coefficient of VBDΔV/ΔT0.140.2V/°C

Series Model #Package TypeWindow MaterialWindow ApertureComments
C30662ECERHCeramic CarrierN/AN/A
C30662ECERH-1ΔV > 4 V
C30662EHTO-18, 2 pinGlass1Large2
C30662EH-1ΔV > 4 V
C30662EH-2TO-46, 3 pin3. ground pin
C30662EH-137TO-18, 2 pinSmalllow noise,
ΔV > 4 V
C30662EH-3
C30662EH-5SiliconSmall2
C30662EH-7Glass1Large2low noise
C30662EH-27TO-46, 3 pinlow noise,
3. ground pin
C30662L-200SMDN/A
C30662L-200-1Silicon
C30662L-200-7Glass1low noise
C30662L-200-17Silicon

Note 1:Glass material is transparent for visible and IR wavelengths, while silicon blocks visible light up to about 1.1 µm.

Note 2: AR-coated window.

ParameterSymbolMinimumTypicalMaximumUnits
Rise Time/Fall Timetr/tf0.4ns
Bandwidthf3dB600850MHz
CapacitanceStandardC2.5pF
SMDC2.7
Dark CurrentStandardiD1335nA
Low NoiseiD7.515
Dark NoiseStandardiN0.451pA/√(Hz)
Low NoiseiN0.350.5
Noise Equivalent PowerStandardNEP48106fW/√(Hz)
Noise Equivalent PowerLow NoiseNEP3753
Operating GainM1020
Operating Point from BreakdownΔV4V

ParameterSymbolMinimumTypicalMaximumUnits
Breakdown VoltageVBD455070V
Spectral RangeΔλ10001700nm
Quantum EfficiencyQE75%
Responsivity @1550 nmR9.3A/W
Temperature Coefficient of VBDΔV/ΔT0.140.2V/°C

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