Si Photodiode
FDS100
Description
Thorlabs’ FDS100 photodiode is ideal for measuring both pulsed and CW fiber light sources by converting
optical power to electrical current. The detector is housed in a TO-5 package with an anode and cathode
connection. The photodiode anode produces a current, which is a function of the incident light power and the
wavelength. The responsivity (λ) can be read from the plot on the following page to estimate the amount of
photocurrent. This can be converted to a voltage by placing a load resistor (RL) from the photodiode anode to
the circuit ground. Where P is the power, the output voltage is expressed as
The bandwidth, fBW, and the rise time response, tR, are determined from the diode capacitance, CJ, and the
load resistance, RL, as shown below. The diode capacitance can be lowered by placing a bias voltage from the
photodiode cathode to the circuit ground.
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Specifications
Specificationsa
Wavelength Range λ 350 - 1100 nm CAUTION
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
DO NOT HANDLE EXCEPT
Peak Wavelength λP 980 nm WITH AN ESD WRIST STRAP AT A
STATIC-FREE WORKSTATION
Responsivity (λp) 0.65 A/W
Active Area 13 mm2
Rise/Fall Time (632 nm, RL=50 Ω, 20 V) tr/tf 10 ns / 10 ns
NEP, Typical (900 nm, 20 V) W/√Hz 1.2 x 10-14
1.0 nA (Typ.)
Dark Current (20V) Id
20 nA (Max.)
Capacitance (20V) Cj 24 pF (Typ.)
Package TO-5
Sensor Material Si
Maximum Rating
Max Bias (Reverse) Voltage 25 V
Reverse Current 5 mA
Operating Temperature -40 to 100 °C
Storage Temperature -55 to 125 °C
a. Unless otherwise noted, all measurements are performed at 25 C ambient temperature.
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Recommended Circuit
Noise Filter
+ R1 = 1 kΩ PD +
Bias
Voltage RL Vo
C1 = 0.1 μF
- -
*
* Case ground for PD with a third lead.
Typical Spectral Intensity Distribution
The responsivity of a photodiode is a measure of its sensitivity to light and is defined
as the ratio of the photocurrent IP to the incident light power P at a given wavelength:
In other words, it is a measure of the effectiveness of the conversion of light power into electrical current.
Responsivity varies from lot to lot and with the wavelength of the incident light, applied reverse bias, and
temperature. It increases slightly with applied reverse bias due to improved charge collection efficiency in the
photodiode. The change in temperature increases or decreases the width of the band gap and varies inversely
with the temperature.
FDS100 Photodiode Responsivity
0.7
Responsivity (A/W)
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
350 500 650 800 950 1100
Wavelength (nm)
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Drawing
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Precautions and Warranty Information
These products are ESD (electro static discharge) sensitive and as a result are not covered under warranty. In order to ensure
the proper functioning of a photodiode care must be given to maintain the highest standards of compliance to the maximum
electrical specifications when handling such devices. The photodiodes are particularly sensitive to any value that exceeds the
absolute maximum ratings of the product. Any applied voltage in excess of the maximum specification will cause damage and
possible complete failure to the product. The user must use handling procedures that prevent any electro static discharges or
other voltage surges when handling or using these devices.
Thorlabs, Inc. Life Support and Military Use Application Policy is stated below:
THORLABS’ PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS OR IN
ANY MILITARY APPLICATION WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THORLABS, INC. As used
herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b)
support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided
in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component in a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably
expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
3. The Thorlabs products described in this document are not intended nor warranted for usage in Military
Applications.
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