P172 Overview
Key Specifications
Length: 17.47 mm
Max Operating Temp: 85 °C
Min Operating Temp: -55 °C
Description
The P172-type receiver consists of a PIN or APD coupled to a single-mode or multimode fiber pigtail and a linear preamplifier. Both the PIN and APD are rear-illuminated planar diode structures with a low-capacitance active area for maximum responsivity and speed.
Key Features
- Suitable for SONET/SDH applications Metal package
- Offers superior shielding for high noise immunity Planar structure for high reliability Operating wavelength range
- 1.25 µm-1.6 µm Available in 8 µm core single-mode fiber or 62.5 µm core multimode fiber pigtails Wide operating temperature range
- APD/PIN, –40 °C to +85 °C Scheduled to be qualified according to Telcordia Technologies ™ GR-468-CORE Typical sensitivity
- APD, –32 dBm
