THORLABS APD430C Variable-Gain, Temperature-Compensated Avalanche Photodetectors (900-1700 nm, 8-32 Taps)

Detector Type: InGaAs APD

Wavelength Range: 900 - 1700 nm

Output Bandwidth (3 dB)(b): DC - 400 MHz

Active Area Diameter: 0.2 mm

Typical Max Responsivity: 18 A/W @ 1550 nm (M = 20)

Transimpedance Gain: 5 kV/A (50 Ω Termination. 10 kV/A (High-Z Termination)

Max Conversion Gain(c): 1.8 × 10^5 V/W

M Factor Adjustment Range: 4 - 20 (Continuous)

M Factor Temperature Stability(d): ±2% (Typical); ±3% (Max)

Saturation Power (CW): 22 µW @ 1550 nm (M = 20). 110 µW @ 1550 nm (M = 4)

Minimum NEP(e): 0.45 pW/√Hz (DC - 100 MHz)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 2.97" x 2.20" x 1.09"

(a) For a complete list of specifications and responsivity graphs, please see the manual. Data are valid at 23 ± 5 °C and 45% ± 15% relative humidity (non-condensing).

(b) At Maximum Gain Setting

(c) At the Peak Responsivity Wavelength

(d) Within the 23 ± 5 °C temperature range.

(e) For more information on how NEP is calculated, please see Thorlabs' Noise Equivalent Power White Paper.

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