
Photonis' Optical Receiver is an ultra-fast PMT-based receiver for optical communications that offers a wide 12mm receptor area, while processing speeds to 2GHz.
Technical information
Description | |
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Photocathode Type | K Cs Sb |
Wavelength of Maximum Response | 390 nm |
Multiplier Structure Circular | cage |
Physical Characteristics | |
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Spectral Response | 300 to 600 nm |
Wavelength of Maximum Response | 390 nm |
Active Area | 22 mm (12 mm for best time response) |
Dynode Number | 5 stage Sb |
Output Connector | SMA male |
Electrical Characteristics | |
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Supply Voltage | +5 volts +/- 0.5 volts |
Supply Current | 50 mA maximum |
Gain | 36000 nominal |
Rise Time | < 350 pS |
Full width at half max | <470 pS |
Maximum Ratings | |
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Operating Temperature | +5 to +50 C |
Storage Temperature | -20 to +50 C |
Description
This five-stage receiver supports wavelengths in the green-blue range, making them ideal for line-of-sight communications, underwater detection and, when under vacuum, in analytical instruments.
Its unique combination of low power consumption, high communication data rates and large optical receiver ensure continued operation and reliability. An SMA connector is provided for simple integration into new or existing systems.
Did you know?
The Optical Receiver was a 2011 Prism Award Winner for Photonic innovation in the category of Information and Communication. It was lauded for being 3-5 times faster than other similar products with a larger collection area to increase communications reliability.
Read more: https://spie.org/membership/spie-professional-magazine/archives/2011april-archive/prism-awards-2010-honoring-photonics-innovators

Documentation
Brochure
Optical Receiver Brochure(263.55 KB)
Photon Detector Brochure(349.29 KB)
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