DESCRIPTION

BPW20RF is a planar Silicon PN photodiode in a hermetically sealed short TO-5 case, especially designed for

high precision linear applications.

Due to its extremely high dark resistance, the short circuit photocurrent is linear over seven decades of illumination level.

FEATURES

• Package type: leaded

• Package form: TO-5

• Dimensions (in mm): Ø 8.13

• Radiant sensitive area (in mm²): 7.5

• High photo sensitivity

• High radiant sensitivity

• Suitable for visible and near infrared radiation

• Angle of half sensitivity: φ= ± 50°

• Hermetically sealed package

• Cathode connected to package

• Flat glass window

• UV enhanced

• Low dark current

• High shunt resistance

• High linearity

• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and in accordance with WEEE 2002/96/EC

APPLICATIONS

• Sensor for light measuring techniques in cameras, photometers, color analyzers, exposure meters (e.g.

solariums) and other medical and industrial measuring and control applications.