P-18A
Product Bulletin (Preliminary) • February 2002
• PIN detector module
• Flat frequency response, ± 1 dB
• High responsivity, 0.9 A/W
• High bandwidth, 19 GHz
• Low VSWR
• Compact 3-pin package
The P-18A is an ultrafast, InGaAs PIN
photodetector that is ideal for use in
O/E front-ends requiring flat frequency
response. The back-illuminated photodiode
design optimizes speed and sensitivity for
the 1200 nm through 1650 nm wavelength
range. The internal waveguide design
assures a flat frequency response necessary
for analog applications.
The detector is available in a compact
3-pin package with either a K output
connector or an RF feed-through pin for
direct soldering to circuit boards. Input
via a single-mode fiber is standard. The
hermetic module is Telcordia compliant.
Specifications
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
Wavelength range
1200
1650
nm
Bandwidth (+/- 1dB electrical)
18
19
GHz
Low frequency cutoff
DC
kHz
Responsivity @ 1310 nm
0.8
0.9
A/W
Responsivity @ 1550 nm
0.75
0.85
A/W
Output Return Loss (< 18 GHz)
-10
dB
Optical Return Loss
-37
dB
Output termination
50
Ω
DC Electrical
Photodiode voltage
+8
+10
+15
V
Mechanical
Package type
3-pin module with K connector
Operating temperature
-40
+85
°C
Storage temperature
-40
+85
°C