ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA=25
O
C unless otherwise noted)
SYMBOL CHARACTERISTIC TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
ISC Short Circuit Current H = 100 fc, 2850 K 400 460 m A
I D Dark Current H = 0, VR = 10 V 5 15 nA
RSH Shunt Resistance H = 0, VR = 10 mV 65 120 MΩ
TC RSH RSH Temp. Coefficient H = 0, VR = 10 mV -8 % /
o
C
CJ Junction Capacitance H = 0, VR = 10 V** 75 pF
λrange Spectral Application Range Spot Scan 350 1100 nm
λp Spectral Response - Peak Spot Scan 950 nm
VBR Breakdown Voltage I = 10 mA 100 125 V
N EP Noise Equivalent Power VR = 10 V @ Peak 8x10
-13
W/ Hz
tr Response Time RL = 1 KΩ VR = 50 V 20 nS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING (TA=25
O
C unless otherwise noted)
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN MAX UNITS
VBR Reverse Voltage 100 V
T
STG
Storage Temperature -55 +150
O
C
TO Operating Temperature Range -40 +125
O
C
TS Soldering Temperature* +240
O
C
I
L
Light Current 0.5 mA
*1/16 inch from case for 3 secs max
FEATURES
High speed
Low capacitance
Blue enhanced
Low dark current
Silicon Photodiode, Blue Enhanced Photoconductive
Type PDB-C108
APPLICATIONS
Instrumentation
Industrial controls
Photoelectric switches
Flame sensors
Information in this technical data sheet is believed to be correct and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omission. Specifications
are subject to change without notice. **f = 1 MHz
[FORM NO. 100-PDB-C108 REV B]
DESCRIPTION
The PDB-C108 is a silicon, PIN planar
diffused, blue enhanced photodiode. Ideal
for high speed photoconductive applications.
Packaged in a hermetic TO-8 metal can
with a flat window.
PHOTODIODE
0.2472 [6.289]
SQUARE0.265 [6.74]
WINDOW CAP
(WELDED)
WIRE
BONDS
VIEWING
[13.97]
Ø0.550
ANGLE
69°
Ø0.449 [11.39]
Ø0.483 [12.27]
0.295 [7.49]
HEADER
Ø0.018 [0.46]
CATHODE
Ø0.018 [0.46]
ANODE
0.215 [5.46]
0.065 [1.65]
1.500 [38.10]
C
L
C
L
ACTIVE AREA
TO-8 HERMETIC PACKAGE
ACTIVE AREA = 31.00 mm
2
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS INCH [mm]
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
190
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
WAVELENGTH (nm)
RESPONSIVITY (A/W)
SPECTRAL RESPONSE
QE = 100%
PHOTONIC
DETECTORS INC.
