High Optical Power Handling Photodiodes to 22 GHz

Description:

These high speed photodiodes are hermetically sealed, high reliability, low harmonic distortion photodiode modules designed for high optical power applications with minimum bandwidths of 10, 14 and 18 GHz, respectively. The devices are well suited for receiver applications with optical preamplification, and are available either with or without an internal 50 ohm termination. These photodiode modules are available in either a K-connector package or a miniature surface mount package with CPW (coplanar waveguide) RF output, and utilizes Discovery’s high-reliability InGaAs photodiode technology.

Salient Features:

• High Current Handling (up to 20 mA)
• Lowest PDL (typical 0.05 dB)
• Useable spectral wavelength range of 800-1650 nm
• Low Group Delay
• Low Harmonic Distortion
• K-connector or surface mount package options
• Bellcore GR-468 Qualified
• One device for multiple wavelengths reduces operational & inventory costs

Applications:

• Optically Amplified Systems
• RZ, NRZ, Super FEC Formats to 20 Gb/s
• High Dynamic Range, Analog RF Links over Fiber
• Rapid Doppler-Shift LIDAR Measurements
• Coherent Lightwave Systems
• Ideal Front-End O/E Converter for Test Instruments

Available Models:

• DSC30S - High Optical Power Handling Photodiodes to 22 GHz
• DSC40S - High Optical Power Handling Photodiodes to 16 GHz
• DSC50S - High Optical Power Handling Photodiodes to 12 GHz

Frequency Response Curves for High Optical Power Handling Photodiodes:

For busy test stations or student labs, where users of different experience levels might be handling high value opto-electronics that are easily damaged by mishandling, order your photodiode to be mounted in the Lab Buddy.