Photodiodes for Analogue Applications
- Technology
- Analogue fibre optical devices
- Partner
- AGx Technologies
AGx photodiodes are broadband photodetectors with tailored performance to meet the requirements of each analogue application based on bandwidth and packaging requirements.
The highest performance PPDK photodiodes have been optimised with a RF (Radio Frequency) bandwidth of over 6 GHz making them ideally suitable for CATV node receivers in both forward and return path broadband video transport, FTTx receivers, EDFA and network monitoring, and high channel satellite signal transmission.
For cost sensitive applications, the SC receptacle metal housing can prove to be the more suitable alternative whilst maintaining performance due to its solid mechanical design.
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
- Low-cost co-axial pigtailed or metal SC receptacle packaging
- High responsivity (typical) 0.85 @ 1310 nm and 0.95 @ 1550 nm for higher bandwidth photodiodes
- Low dark current, maximum 1 nA
- Non-standard connectors and UPC types available
- Wide operating temperature range -40 to 85°C
- Custom fiber pigtail lengths and mounting brackets available upon request
- Hermetically sealed coaxial package for high reliability and long lifetime without degradation in linearity or performance
- RoHS and Telcordia compliant
What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| Model | Bandwidth (GHz) | Wavelength Range (nm) | Typical Applications | Optional Clamp | Pigtail / Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PPDD | 0.6 | 1100 to 1650 | Low Speed, WDM Channel Monitoring | Yes | SMF-28e SC/APC or FC/APC |
PPDA | 3 | 1100 to 1650 | CATV, QAM, Satellite, FTTx, PON | Yes | SMF-28e SC/APC or FC/APC |
PPDK |
| 1100 to 1650 | CATV, QAM, Satellite, FTTx, PON | Yes | SMF-28e SC/APC or FC/APC |
RPDD |
| 1100 to 1650 | CATV, Telecom, RFoF | No | SC Receptacle |
RPDA |
| 1100 to 1650 | CATV, Telecom, RFoF | No | SC Receptacle |
