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Part RoHS Manufacturer Optoelectronic Type Mounting Feature Terminal Finish Configuration Size Maximum Dark Current Maximum Supply Voltage No. of Functions Infrared (IR) Range Peak Wavelength (nm) Packing Method Maximum Response Time Sub-Category Maximum Reverse Voltage Semiconductor Material Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Reverse Breakdown Voltage Shape Minimum Operating Temperature Additional Features Nominal Light Current JESD-609 Code

MRD510

Motorola

PIN PHOTODIODE

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

SINGLE

4.735 mm

2 nA

1

.000000001 s

Photo Diodes

100 V

Silicon

125 Cel

100 V

ROUND

-55 Cel

RESPONDS FROM VISIBLE TO INFRARED RANGE

.0021 mA

e0

Photodiodes

A photodiode is a type of electronic component that uses light to generate an electric current. It is a semiconductor device that is designed to respond to the presence of light by producing a flow of electrons. Photodiodes are widely used in a variety of applications, including in cameras, optical communication systems, and medical equipment.

Photodiodes work by converting light energy into electrical energy. When light hits the photodiode, it creates an electric current that is proportional to the intensity of the light. This current can be measured and used to determine the presence, intensity, and wavelength of the light.

Photodiodes are available in different types, each with their own characteristics and applications. The most common types of photodiodes are PIN photodiodes, avalanche photodiodes, and Schottky photodiodes.

PIN photodiodes are widely used in optical communication systems and are designed for high-speed and low-noise applications. They have a wide spectral response range and are able to detect both visible and infrared light.

Avalanche photodiodes are used in applications that require high sensitivity and low noise, such as in low-light-level imaging and spectroscopy. They are able to generate high gain and high-speed signals, making them ideal for use in low-light-level applications.

Schottky photodiodes are used in applications that require high-speed and high-frequency response, such as in microwave and millimeter-wave detection. They have a low junction capacitance and are able to detect fast-changing signals.