ULTRAFAST GaAs
MSM PHOTODETECTORS
G4176 SERIES
Ultrafast Response (tr, tf = 30ps G4176), Low Dark Current
■FEATURES
●Ultrafast response
●Low dark current
●Large photosensitive area�
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■APPLICATIONS
●Optical high speed waveform measurement
●Optical communications
G4176
G4176-01
G4176-02
and each polarity of the output pulse can be obtained in
response to the applied bias.
The G4176 is a GaAs MSM (Metal-Semiconductor-Metal)
photodetector that achieves ultrafast response times of 30 ps
(rise and fall) and a low dark current of 100 pA (at 25 °C).
The photosensitive area of the MSM photodetector is
composed of symmetrical and interdigital Schottky contacts,
and is relatively larger than other ultra fast photodetectors, thus
facilitating coupling with an optical system. So, the MSM
photodetector is ideal as an ultrafast detector for digital signal
transmission in optical communications.
The G4176 series consists of various package styles: a coaxial
metal package* facilitating connecting with an SMA connector
(G4176: The bias-tee is necessary), a general purpose TO-18
package (G4176-01), and a small ceramic package (G4176-
02). Fiber-pigtailed or optical connectorised types are also
available for G4176 and G4176-01.
*Japanese Patent No.2070802
Additionally, both polarities of the bias voltage are available,
■ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS(Ta=25℃, VB=7V)
■ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(Ta=25℃)
Value
Parameter
Value
Symbol
Unit
Condition
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Unit
Parameter
Symbol� Condition
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Min.
0.2
-
Typ.
0.3
Max.
-
Maximum Bias Voltage
Maximum Light Input
Pulsed Lightꢀ
10
VBmax
V
Radiant sensitivity
Dark Current
NEP**
λ=850nm
S
A/W
pA
Pulse width≦1ns�
Pulse width>1ns
100
300
50
5
ID
Lmax
mW
mW
℃�
℃�
CW to Pulsed Light
3×10-15
4×10-15
4×10-15
G4176
-
-
-
-
-
-
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-40 to +85
-40 to +100
Topr
Tstg
W/Hz1/2
λ=850nm
G4176-01
G4176-02
Terminal Capacitance
G4176
■General Characteristics (Ta=25℃)
-
-
-
0.3
0.5
0.8
0.4
0.6
1.0
Parameter
Value
450 to 870
850
Unit
nm
Symbol�
Condition�
pF
Ct
G4176-01
G4176-02
Rise Time
G4176
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Spectral Response Range
Peak Response Wavelength
Effective Sensitive Area
Chip Size
λ�
VB=7V
nm
λp�
A
VB=7V
mm2
mm2
0.2×0.2
1×1
-
-
-
30
50
40
40
80
60
ps
tr
tf
10 to 90%
10 to 90%
G4176-01
G4176-02
Fall Time
Package
TO-5
ꢀG4176
(Unified with SMA connector)
ꢀG4176-01
TO-18
G4176
-
-
-
30
50
40
40
80
60
Ceramic
ꢀG4176-02
ps
G4176-01
G4176-02
**Noise Equivalent Power
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. No patent rights are granted to any of the circuits described herein. ©1999 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.