BPW97

Features:

Extra fast response times at low operating voltages
Exact central chip alignment
Chip insulated Shielded construction
Hermetically sealed TO18 case
Flat optical window
Wide angle of half sensitivity  = ± 55^o
Radiant sensitive area A=0.25mm²
Suitable for visible and near infrared radiation
Suitable for coupling with 50 m gradient index fiber


Application

Wide band detector for demodulation of fast signals, e.g. of lasers and GaAs emitters. Detector for optical communication, e.g. for optical fiber transmission systems with only 5 V power supply.


Specifications

Parameter	Test Conditions	Symbol	Value	Unit
Reverse Voltage		VR	60	V
Power Dissipation	Tamb 25	PV	285	mW
Junction Temperature		Tj	125
Storage Temperature Range		Tstg	55...+125
Soldering Temperature	t 5 s	Tsd	260
Thermal Resistance Junction/Ambient		RthJA	350	K/W

Description

BPW97 is an extra high speed PIN photodiode in a hermetically sealed TO18 package.


Unlike most similar devices, the cathode terminal of BPW97 is isolated from case and connected to a third terminal, giving the user all the means to improve shielding of his system.


Due to BPW97 high precision flat glass window and its accurate chip alignment, this device is recommended for ambitious applications in the optical data transmission domain.