Silicon photodiode VTB1012BH

wavelength-sensitivePIN

Product Overview
The VTB1012BH is a silicon photodiode in a hermetic TO-46 flat-window package with a 1.6 mm² active area and an integrated IR rejection filter limiting the response to the visible spectrum. It features very high shunt resistance and very low dark current. These photodiodes are designed primarily for photovoltaic operation but may be used with a small reverse bias; the high shunt resistance minimizes offset in high-gain transimpedance amplifier circuits. RoHS compliant.

Features & Benefits

• Visible spectral response
• 1%–2% linearity over 7 to 9 decades
• Very low dark current
• Very high shunt resistance
• RoHS compliant

Applications

• Interior and exterior light control and switching
• Automotive headlight dimming
• Display contrast control
• Energy conservation systems

Technical specifications

• Active area = 1.6 mm²
• Short circuit current = Minimum 0.8 µA at 100 fc, 2850 K
• Dark current = Maximum 100 pA at 2 V reverse bias
• Junction capacitance = Typical 0.31 nF at 0 V bias
• Spectral range = 330 nm to 720 nm
• Peak spectral response = 580 nm
• Sensitivity at peak wavelength = Typical 0.29 A/W
• Angular response = ±35° at 50% response