The OPF470 is a high-performance, low noise silicon PIN photodiode designed for fiber optic applications. Manufactured by OPTEK/TT Electronics and available in a tray package, this photodiode offers fast response times and high sensitivity, making it suitable for a variety of optical detection needs.
Designed for self-alignment in 0.228" diameter fiber optic receptacles
Press-fit simplified installation
Minimum 35 MHz bandwidth
Description
The OPF470 is optimized for fiber optic applications, offering fast response at moderate bias levels. It is compatible with LED and laser diode sources operating in the 800-1000 nm wavelength range. Its low capacitance enhances signal-to-noise performance in short haul LAN applications. The device is suitable for multimode optical fibers from 50/125 to 200/300 microns.
Applications
Industrial Ethernet equipment
Copper-to-fiber media conversion
Intra-system fiber optic links
Video surveillance systems
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Test Conditions
Storage Temperature Range
-55°C to +115°C
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C to +100°C
Lead Soldering Temperature
260°C
Maximum of 5 seconds with soldering iron
Continuous Power Dissipation
200 mW
Maximum Reverse Voltage
100 VDC
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Test Conditions
Responsivity
R
0.45
0.55
A/W
V = 5.0V; 50/125µm fiber; λ = 850nm
Dark Current
I_D
0.1
5.0
nA
V = 5.0V
Peak Response Wavelength
λ_p
nm
Output Rise Time
t_r
6.0
ns
V = 15V; R = 50Ω; 10%-90% R L
Total Capacitance
C_T
3.0
pF
V = 20V
Field of View
FoV
80
deg
Performance & Notes
The OPF470 offers high-speed operation with a minimum bandwidth of 35 MHz, making it suitable for fast optical detection in various industrial and communication systems. Proper handling and soldering practices are recommended to ensure optimal performance. The device is compliant with RoHS standards.
For detailed specifications and application guidance, please refer to the datasheet.
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Manufactured by OPTEK\/TT Electronics and available in a tray package, this photodiode offers fast response times and high sensitivity, making it suitable for a variety of optical detection needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPF470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPTEK\/TT Electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit of Measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e EA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECCN:\u003c\/strong\u003e EAR99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-opf470.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eElectrically isolated plastic cap package\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHigh speed, low capacitance operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDesigned for self-alignment in 0.228\" diameter fiber optic receptacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePress-fit simplified installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMinimum 35 MHz bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OPF470 is optimized for fiber optic applications, offering fast response at moderate bias levels. 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Manufactured by OPTEK\/TT Electronics and available in a tray package, this photodiode offers fast response times and high sensitivity, making it suitable for a variety of optical detection needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPF470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPTEK\/TT Electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit of Measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e EA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECCN:\u003c\/strong\u003e EAR99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-opf470.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eElectrically isolated plastic cap package\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHigh speed, low capacitance operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDesigned for self-alignment in 0.228\" diameter fiber optic receptacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePress-fit simplified installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMinimum 35 MHz bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OPF470 is optimized for fiber optic applications, offering fast response at moderate bias levels. It is compatible with LED and laser diode sources operating in the 800-1000 nm wavelength range. Its low capacitance enhances signal-to-noise performance in short haul LAN applications. The device is suitable for multimode optical fibers from 50\/125 to 200\/300 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIndustrial Ethernet equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCopper-to-fiber media conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIntra-system fiber optic links\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVideo surveillance systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSymbol\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eMin\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTyp\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eMax\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eUnits\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTest Conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e-55°C to +115°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd colspan=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd colspan=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eLead Soldering Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e260°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMaximum of 5 seconds with soldering iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eContinuous Power Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e200 mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Reverse Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e100 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSymbol\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eMin\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTyp\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eMax\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eUnits\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTest Conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eResponsivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eR\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.45\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.55\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eA\/W\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eV = 5.0V; 50\/125µm fiber; λ = 850nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDark Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eI_D\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003enA\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eV = 5.0V\u003c\/td\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePeak Response Wavelength\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eλ_p\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003enm\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOutput Rise Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003et_r\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ens\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eV = 15V; R = 50Ω; 10%-90% R L\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTotal Capacitance\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eC_T\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003epF\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eV = 20V\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFoV\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e80\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003edeg\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OPF470 offers high-speed operation with a minimum bandwidth of 35 MHz, making it suitable for fast optical detection in various industrial and communication systems. Proper handling and soldering practices are recommended to ensure optimal performance. The device is compliant with RoHS standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed specifications and application guidance, please refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-opf470.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The datasheet was not processed; please search the internet for the part number for more details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
