PC series

Photoconductors

Features

• Ambient temperature operation

• Wide dynamic range

• Perfect match to fast electronics

• Convenient to use

• Low cost

• Prompt delivery

• Custom design upon request

Description

The PC-λopt (λopt - optimal wavelength in micrometers) feature IR photoconductive detector.

This series is easy to use, no cooling or heatsink needed. The devices are optimized for the maximum performance at λopt. Cut-on wavelength is limited by GaAs transittance (~0.9 µm). Bias is needed to operate photocurrent. Performance at low frequencies (<20 kHz) is reduced due to 1/f noise. Highest performance and stability are achieved by application of variable gap (HgCd)Te semiconductor, optimized doping and sophisticated surface processing. Standard detectors are available without window in TO-39 or BNC based package. Various windows, other packages and connectors are available upon request.