Photodetectors
Sense an optical wave and convert it to an electrical signal.
See Also: Scintillation Detectors
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Photodetectors
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Detection of weak light pulses on the few-photon level is crucial for many applications. The Menlo Systems' detector portfolio includes PIN photodiodes with low noise RF amplifiers, ultrafast avalanche photodetectors with integrated high voltage supplies, and detectors based on homo- and heterodyne detection.
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Amplified Photodetectors
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Hinds Instruments' photodetector modules are specifically designed for use with high frequency optical signals including those generated in Photoelastic Modulator (PEM) applications.
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2x8 Coherent Mixer With Single-ended Photodetectors
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This page defines the requirement of a special coherent receiver with 8 single-ended photodiode outputs, per customer request. The coherent mixer, consisting of two polarization-diversified 90deg optical hybrids, a polarizing beam splitter and a beam splitter, is exactly same as existing DP-QPSK coherent mixer, and therefore offering same optical performance.
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Photodetectors
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Packaged photodetectors based on PIN photodiodes for monitoring Q-switched and mode-locked pulsed lasers.
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Photodetectors
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OSI Optoelectronics is a leading global provider of innovative photonics, optoelectronics and advanced electronic systems for leading Aerospace & Defense, Medical and Industrial Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). These demand high-reliability, high-performance and market-driven technology solutions today.
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Ultrafast Photodetector with Current Monitor, 750 - 1650 nm, DC - 30 GHz, FC/PC
DXM30AF
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The DXM30AF Ultrafast Detector is a DC - 30 GHz, fiber-coupled, InGaAs-based photodetector designed for applications in the 750 nm - 1650 nm wavelength range. The core element of the detector is the fiber-coupled, hermetically sealed, microwave detector module. For convenience and simplicity of use, the module is mounted inside a rugged housing that includes a rechargeable battery, current monitor circuitry, and a digital display of the DC photocurrent.
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Light Analysis
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Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to detectors and instrumentation that measure the various properties of light, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Thorlabs offers an extensive selection of instruments that measure the properties of light. Our versatile power and energy meters can be used with over 25 different sensors in order to make NIST-traceable power and energy measurements. If the convenience of a meter is not desired, our selection of detectors includes basic photodiodes (uncalibrated and calibrated), photodetectors (biased, amplified, and avalanche), CCD and CMOS arrays, position detectors, integrating spheres, and photomultiplier tubes. The Beam Characterization category contains beam profilers (camera and scanning slit), a wavefront sensor, spectrometers, and interferometers, while the Polarimetery link leads to a selection of instruments used to measure and control the polarization of light.
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100Gb/s Coherent Receiver
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The integrated 100-Gb/s DP-QPSK receiver incorporates two 90° optical hybrids with four pairs of balanced photodetector (PD) and four linear TIAs into a single butterfly package. Unlike other technologies in which the polarization beam splitter (PBS) and/or the power splitter (BS) are not included, Optoplex’s receiver includes both of them with the optical hybrids, PDs and the TIAs to offer a fully integrated solution which will benefit users in terms of completely removing fiber routing and the skew management. The integrated receivers work at the symbol rate up to 32GBaud/s.
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Amplifiers
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Amplifiers are used to amplify the energy output of photodetectors as well as convert their electrical signal for a number of illumination measurement or spectroscopy applications. Amplifiers are digital systems that amplify the low electrical current transmitted by photodetectors to easily detectable levels. Amplifiers also convert photodetectors' electrical current into voltage so that their signal may be read by other digital devices. Amplifiers are indispensable for nearly any light measurement applications by greatly increasing the usability of a detector system.
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Ultrafast Fiber Optic Photodetectors
DXM Series
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The DXM series of Ultrafast Detectors are fiber-coupled photodetectors with wide wavelength ranges, as shown in the plot to the right, that are designed to be used for a variety applications. Each provides a high-fidelity electrical output pulse in response to an optical input pulse, and their clean impulse responses have full width half maxima (FWHM) down to 15 ps.
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OTDR Avalanche Photodetector
APD
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Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM’s new Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) detector products are based on proprietary Avalanche Photodetector (APD) Technology. The MACOM OTDR products are a low noise, low dark current and highly sensitive inGaAs/GaAs APD operating between 1250nm to 1650nm.
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Modulated Sources and Receivers
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CSI's modulated fiber optic sources are optimized for high-speed modulation up to 12.5 Gbps. The units are intended to be modulated by a pattern generator for testing the performance of optoelectronic components such as photodetectors and receivers. They are powered by wall plug units.
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40Gb/s Coherent Receiver
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The integrated 40-Gb/s DP-QPSK receiver incorporates two 90° optical hybrids with four pairs of balanced photodetector (PD) and four linear TIAs into a single butterfly package. Unlike other technologies in which the polarization beam splitter (PBS) and/or the power splitter (BS) are not included, Optoplex’s receiver includes both of them with the optical hybrids, PDs and the TIAs to offer a fully integrated solution which will benefit users in terms of completely removing fiber routing and the skew management. The integrated receivers work at the symbol rate up to 12.8GBaud/s.
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Spectral Response (Spectral Sensitivity) Measurement
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It is used to measure the spectral response (spectral sensitivity) of photoelectric conversion devices (photodetectors / sensors) such as silicon photodiodes and CCD · CMOS image sensors . Measurement in the broadband wavelength region can be performed with low stray light.
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Transimpediance Amplifiers
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The UDT TRAMP products are transimpedance amplifier (current-to-voltage) instruments that provide a low input impedance to accurately measure the short circuit current of phototransducers such as silicon and germanium photodetectors, vacuum photodiodes and photomultiplier tubes. The range includes the economically priced TRAMP, and for ultra precision and accuracy, the TIA-3000.
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32G/BS Products
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Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM offers photodetectors and photoreceivers for 32 Gb/s PAM-4 applications in both multimode and single-mode fiber-coupled packages. The product line covers wavelengths 800 – 1650nm with speeds up to 30 GHz.
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High-speed Photodetectors
11HSP
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Only gigahertz-bandwidth qualified components are used in those high-speed photodetectors. An impedance matched microstrip line is used to couple the diode's output to the output connector. A microwave quality SMA electro-magnetic wave launcher is used to couple the signal to the scope.
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High Power Tuneable Light Source (280-1100nm)
TLS120Xe
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This compact solution easily fits into a wide range of applications in spectroscopy and spectrophotometry and delivers superlative stability and continuous tuning over 280-1100nm. The wavelength agile TLS120Xe offers a high power monochromatic beam suited to a wide range of materials and photodetector characterisation applications in research, industry and OEM, including: Fluorescence imaging, Photoluminescence / fluorimeter excitation, Detector responsivity / QE evaluation ...
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Ultrafast Photodetector with Current Monitor, 1250 - 1650 nm, DC - 20 GHz, FC/PC
DXM20AF
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The DXM20AF Ultrafast Detector is a DC - 20 GHz, fiber-coupled, InGaAs-based photodetector designed for applications in the 1250 nm - 1650 nm wavelength range. The core element of the detector is the fiber-coupled, hermetically sealed, microwave detector module. For convenience and simplicity of use, the module is mounted inside a rugged housing that includes a rechargeable battery, current monitor circuitry, and a digital display of the DC photocurrent.
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Microwave Wideband High-power input type PIN Receivers
MR30 (30KHz~100GHz)
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Hangzhou Huatai Optic Tech. Co., Ltd.
MR30 series microwave wideband optical receiver, adopts waveguide intergrated PIN photodetector. Within 40KHz~100GHz bandwidth, they are featured with excellent linearity, high responsibility and superior flatness of the RF response in both, power and phase. They provide an outstanding linearity fiber optical communication for analogue and digital wideband microwave application. MR30 series PIN photodetector products have unsurpassed high-power handing capability. In system application, they can pre-amplify the received optical power by EDFA, favorable responsibility, with high voltage out, avoiding the need for electrical amplification. They are suitable for testing and application in microwave opto-electronics and high speed lightwave area as well as 40Gb/s (OC-768, STM-256) high-speed communication system.
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High Speed Photodetectors
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Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM offers photodetectors from 20 – 70 GHz for ultra-clean, high-speed performance that enable precise characterization of ultrafast optical signals. These products are available in with different bandwidths and packages to provide solutions many applications.
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Photo Detector Testing
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With the rise of 5G technology and popularization mobile devices, more and more advanced photoelectric sensors are used in our daily lives. In order to be better applied to mobile devices, the photosensitive area of these advanced photodetector is getting smaller and smaller. However, these applications place higher and higher requirements on the light sensing performance of advanced photodetectors. In the process of shrinking the photosensitive area, it also brings the challenge of accurate measurement of quantum efficiency. Enlitech adopts the spatial light homogenizing technology and follows the ASTM standard “Irradiance Mode” test method, which is proven that it can accurately perform quantum efficiency and other key parameter measurements of advanced photodetectors.
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Surveillance System for Long-Range Applications
ThermoVision™ (THV) 3000 MultiSensor
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The ThermoVision™ (THV) 3000 detects and classifies illegal activities and threats in total darkness, smoke, sand haze, and broad daylight conditions. The thermal camera is equipped with a long-wave, cooled Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector (QWIP) and switchable optics offering three different fields of view. It provides excellent situational awareness while also closely monitoring suspect activities in real-time. Ideal applications include perimeter security, border and coastal surveillance, force protection, and mid-range threat detection.
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Detection Electronics
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Our detection electronics portfolio comprises all the detection electronics elements required for the operation and automation of a high quality light measurement system, including photo-detector signal recovery and digitisation (with fully programmable DC, AC and lock-in amplifiers having current/ voltage inputs), high voltage supply, optical chopper control, detector thermoelectric cooler control and relay unit.
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GHZ-Wideband Amplifiers
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Ultra-wide bandwidth from 10 kHz up to 2.5 GHzGain up to 60 dB (x 1,000)Transimpedance gain with photodetectors up to 50,000 V/AVery low input noise down to 310 pV/√Hz (6.2 pA/√Hz)Integrated DC-current path for biased photodetector applicationsTwo identical signal outputs (HSA-Y series)DC-monitor output (HSA-Y series)
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Add-ons For Metrology
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We offer add-on products for Optical Frequency Combs and metrology applications. These include heterodyne photodetectors (BDU), and highly stable RF oscillators, just to name a few.
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Solution for High Density I/O Applications
BitBox
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The BitBox is BitFlow''s new solution for high density I/O applications. Many machine makers require a large number of computer managed I/O signals for continuous control of the system state. This means controlling devices such strobes, solenoids, actuators, indicators etc. as well as gathering inputs from photo-detectors, switches, encoders and triggers. In general, BitFlow frame grabbers come with a fairly large number of inputs and outputs, but for some system this is simply not enough. Most customers end up purchasing another device to manage the I/O, which adds expense, requires another slot, another driver and SDK, another manual, etc. The BitBox has been designed for just this situation. It is controlled completely from the frame grabber, uses the same API, driver and manuals as the frame grabber. This saves time, money, space, and learning curve.
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50/100G PAM4 Pin Photodiodes
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Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOM offers high sensitivity PIN photodiodes with industry leading performance at speeds of 56Gbd / 100G. Proprietary designs enable operation using PAM4 modulation protocols in 50 /100G applications. The high responsivity designs have high reliability and are suitable for use in both tele-communications and datacenter networks. The high bandwidth PIN photodetectors are available in a back illuminated design (highest performance), a front illuminated design (more cost effective) and in both singlet and array form factors
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Portable and Bench Turbidity Meter
HD25.2
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Portable and bench turbidity meter equipped with 3 photodetectors and two light sources; it measures according to the standard EPA 180.1, ISO-NEPH (ISO 7027), EBC and ASBC.
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Research Radiometer / Photometer
ILT1700
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International Light Technologies
The ILT1700 Research radiometer is the most versatile current measurement instrument in the world. Designed specifically to measure photodetector current, the ILT1700 maintains unmatched linearity over a 10 billion to 1 dynamic range
