Photodiode
convert's light into current.
See Also: Diode, Laser Diode, Zener Diode, Diode Test, Photodiode Arrays
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Ambient Light Sensors
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Renesas' ambient light sensors optimize display backlighting, enhance energy efficiency, and improve user experience with ultra-low light sensitivity, low power consumption, and precise spectral response. Our offerings include light-to-digital sensors with IR blocking filters and I2C interfaces, and light-to-analog solutions integrating photodiodes and amplifiers. Designed for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, these sensors deliver reliable performance even in demanding environments.
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Full Range Photodiode Array UV-VIS-NIR-SWIRLaboratory Spectroradiometers
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The SR-Series of full range laboratory spectroradiometers is ideal for a wide range of applications, including Solar radiance and irradiance measurements. Solar simulator test and classification. LED, laser, light source metrology. Radiometric calibration transfer. Remote sensing applications.
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Photodiodes
Avalanche
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Similar to photomultipliers, avalanche photodiodes are used to detect extremely weak light intensities. Si APDs are used in the wavelength range from 250 to 1100 nm, and InGaAs is used as semiconductor material in APDs for the wavelength range from 1100 to 1700 nm.
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Transimpediance Amplifiers
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The UDT TRAMP products are transimpedance amplifier (current-to-voltage) instruments that provide a low input impedance to accurately measure the short circuit current of phototransducers such as silicon and germanium photodetectors, vacuum photodiodes and photomultiplier tubes. The range includes the economically priced TRAMP, and for ultra precision and accuracy, the TIA-3000.
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One-Dimensional PSD
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Functions according to the Lateral Effect Photodiode principle. It is an analogue device and therefore displays excellent position resolution. The resolution is determined by the system signal-to-noise ratio. It is operated in the biased mode. Typical applications include: distance andheight measurement, alignment, position and motion measurements and vibration studies
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Femtosecond Pump - Probe Transient Absorption System
Hatteras
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The Hatteras is first professional system on the market for ultra fast transient absorption pump - probe spectroscopy. Two linear image sensors (multichannel detection) or two photodiodes (singlechannel detection) are placed behind an imaging spectrometer to measure probe and reference pulses, originating from a femtosecond white light (continuum) generator or from an optical parametric amplifier.
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Atomic Force Microscope
AFM Heron
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New, fully motorized AFM HERON (HERO of Nanotechnology) which allows to perfectly align a cantilever, laser and photodiode by just one click on a command button. The scanning settings and landing parameters are also automated that allows to avoid any time consuming adjustment operations, thus leaving more time to researcher for designing the experiment and performing more accurate measurements.
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Detectors
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Thorlabs' photodetectors are capable of detecting light throughout the UV, VIS, NIR, IR, and THz spectral regions. Our photodetectors feature sensors that enable properties such as intensity, power, intensity distribution, wavefront shape, energy, and wavelength to be measured. We offer unmounted photodiodes as well as amplified, biased, and avalanche photodetectors. Thermal power detectors are available unmounted, mounted on a PCB, or mounted on an aluminum plate. Also available are position-detecting sensors, integrating spheres, and an acoustic detection module.
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PD-200 High-Speed High-Power Photodetector
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These high speed photodiode, PD-200, is hermetically sealed, high reliability, low harmonic distortion photodiode modules designed for high optical power applications with minimum bandwidths of 20 GHz. The device is well suited for receiver applications with optical pre-amplification, and is available either with or without an internal 50Ω termination. The photodiode module is available in either a V-connector package or a miniature surface mount package with CPW (coplanar waveguide) RF output.
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Laser Diode Reliability Burn-In / Life-Test System
58602
Test System
Chroma 58602 is a high density, precision multi source measurement Unit (SMU) module with temperature control and exchangeable interface developed for burn-in, reliability and life test of optoelectronic components including laser diodes, VCSELs, VCSEL Arrays, silicon Photonics, photo-diodes and other similar components.
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Light-Transmitting/-Receiving Devices for Optical Communication Systems
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Various light-transmitting/-receiving devices support the foundation of optical communication systems. The portfolio includes semiconductor lasers and photodiodes for optical transceiver modules and board level design, as well as wavelength-tunable lasers and optical receivers for optical coherent communication devices in the backbone systems.
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Gesture, Color Sensors & Proximity Detection
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The gesture product family performs advanced gesture detection, proximity detection, digital Ambient Light Sensing (ALS) and color sensing (red, green, blue and clear). It also implements optical pattern generation for barcode transmission and remote controls. The gesture sensor modules provide a highly integrated solution offering five essential functions to enable a touchless interface and to optimize the end user experience of communications and consumer electronics equipment. Gesture detection uses four directional photodiodes to sense IR energy emitted from the integrated LED, converting the measurements of reflected IR light into information about physical
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UV Sensors
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With analog (4-20mA, 0-5V, 0-10V) or digital (USB, Modbus) output, also available with Android device (incl. app). SiC photodiode chip based Broadband UV sensitivity or filtered for UVA, UVB, UVC or UV-Index spectral sensitivity. Our sensors are also available with logarithmic signal transduction, linearity from 0 … 1500 mV. Calibration services available at our Berlin facility prior to delivery and after use
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Photometers & Colorimeters
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Instrument Systems Optische Messtechnik GmbH
A photometer is used to measure the photometric quantities of illuminance (lx), luminous intensity (cd), luminous flux (lm), and luminance (cd/m²). The integral method and the fast response time of silicon photodiodes means that photometers can achieve an outstanding measuring speed. They are therefore ideal for performing fast goniophotometric measurements. We take great care in the development and production of photometer heads and use innovative amplifier technologies.
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Colorimeter
CM 10
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Instrument Systems Optische Messtechnik GmbH
The CM 10 from the Instrument Systems Optronik line is a precise tristimulus colorimeter for a wide range of light sources. It features an impressively high signal dynamic range and a wide measuring range of up to 600 klx. The colorimeter head of the CM 10 contains four silicon photodiodes with full-glass filtering for the Xred, Xblue, Y and Z tristimulus functions. This permits particularly precise correction.
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Transducers For Photodiodes
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Photodiodes convert incoming electromagnetic radiation into electrical charge carriers. If photodiodes are short circuited an electrical current (photocurrent) proportional to the incident radiation intensity (number of photons per second) is induced. These photocurrents are generally small and cover the range from femtoampere (fA) to microampere (µA). Signal transducers transform this weak photocurrent to robust standard signals for reliable data transmission and simple data acquisition.
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Photodiodes
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Photodiodes are a type of detector, devices that generate an electrical signal when illuminated by light. ACP offers a variety of different types of photodiodes, including InGaAs PIN photodiodes.
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DWDM High Power DFB Buttterfly Laser
CA1782-XXX-XX-BT
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The CA1782-XXX-XX-BT DWDM High Power DFB Buttterfly Laser component is characterized for use as a CW optical source in CATV and DWDM networks. The CA1782-XXX-XX-BT is dc-coupled with a built-in TEC, thermistor, and monitor photodiode. The device is mounted in a 14-pin, OC-48 pinout compatible butterfly package with the optical isolator mounted on the TEC. The CA1782-XXX-XX-BT incorporates a high efficiency coupling scheme to deliver 40 mW, 50 mW, 63 mW and 100 mW of CW optical power.
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Light Sensor
NaPiCa
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Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America
Visible light sensor (Silicon Photo IC) that detects light and converts into electrical current. Consists of a photodiode and built-in amplifier. Optical filter provides spectral response similar to human eye sensitivity. Applications include: LCD Backlight Control, Commercial and Residential Lighting Brightness Control, Security Lighting.
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Light Meter
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Lumu Light Meter incorporate two state of the art sensors. True color sensor, based on the color standard CIE 1931/DIN 5033, and fast silicon photodiode capturing light at astonishing 750 000 measurements/second. Each Lumu Light Meter is calibrated before leaving the manufacturing line and comes with calibration certificate.
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10G APD Photodiodes
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Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM offers the highest sensitivity avalanche photodiodes (APD) on the market to satisfy 10Gtelecom and datacom applications. Both front-illuminated and back-illuminated chips are available and usable from 1250 to 1650 nm for bit rates up to 11.3 Gb/s. Proprietary designs enable superior bandwidth, excellent temperature stability and high reliability to support market needs.
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PIN Diodes
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PIN photodiodes convert light to current – without a bias voltage having to be applied. Silicon is commonly used as an inexpensive detector material in the Vis range. For higher demands, InGaAs is used; it covers the widest spectral range from the Vis to the NIR. We offer silicon carbide as a “solar-blind” detector specifically for the UV range.
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Low Input Bias Current Amplifiers (<100 pA)
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Low input bias current op amps are required whenever the difference of currents or voltage is small and needs to be measured accurately. These op amps are used so that the signal is not loaded down by the input of the op amps. Low input bias current op amps are critical for interfacing sensors in applications from photodiodes, pH meters, or other electrometer related functions to downstream electronics. Analog Devices has many precision op amps that fit the definition and range of these applications.
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Light Analysis
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Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to detectors and instrumentation that measure the various properties of light, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Thorlabs offers an extensive selection of instruments that measure the properties of light. Our versatile power and energy meters can be used with over 25 different sensors in order to make NIST-traceable power and energy measurements. If the convenience of a meter is not desired, our selection of detectors includes basic photodiodes (uncalibrated and calibrated), photodetectors (biased, amplified, and avalanche), CCD and CMOS arrays, position detectors, integrating spheres, and photomultiplier tubes. The Beam Characterization category contains beam profilers (camera and scanning slit), a wavefront sensor, spectrometers, and interferometers, while the Polarimetery link leads to a selection of instruments used to measure and control the polarization of light.
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*Divergent Light Measurement
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The IS1.5-VIS-FPD-800 & IS1.5-IRG-FPD-800 contain 2 photodiodes: a calibrated photodiode for precise power measurement using Ophir meters and a fast photodiode with integral reverse bias circuit for temporal characterization using third-party instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Their small, 1.5" internal diameter preserves the temporal shape of pulses down to 3.5 nsec for VIS and 6 nsec for IRG. An SMA fiber optic connector is provided for connection to a spectrometer. The large, 20 mm input aperture allows for wide acceptance angles and long working distances, making these spheres well suited for testing VCSELs and other types of laser.
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Photodetectors
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Packaged photodetectors based on PIN photodiodes for monitoring Q-switched and mode-locked pulsed lasers.
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Fiber Photodiode Power Sensors
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These interfaces provide communication between an attached sensor and a PC or other external control unit. They are designed to be controlled via an external device or operated autonomously using the analog output; there are no controls or display screens.
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Light-to-Analog Sensors (Voltage)
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Renesas' light-to-voltage silicon optical sensors combine a photodiode array, a non-linear current amplifier and a micropower op amp on a single monolithic IC. Applications for these devices include display backlight control, keypad dimming, anti-glare mirror systems, and industrial and medical light sensing applications.
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Spectral Light And Color Meter w/ Flicker measurement
BTS256-EF
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Spectroradiometer for the illuminance (photopic, scotopic, melanopic), spectrum, light color, color rendering index, and flicker. Cosine field of view illuminance measurement for accurate evaluation of extended illumination. Flicker measurement. Spectral measurement technology, required for LED light, color, color rendering, color effects. Photodiode for synchronization to pulse width modulated light and flicker measurement.
