BPW21R - Silicon Photodiode

BPW21R 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.

• Package type: leaded.
• Package form: TO-5.
• Dimensions (in mm): Ø 8.13.
• Radiant sensitive area (in mm2): 7.5.
• High photo sensitivity.
• Adapted to human eye responsivity.
• Angle of half sensitivity: ϕ = ± 50°.
• Hermetically sealed package.
• Cathode connected to package.
• Flat glass window.
• Low dark current.
• High shunt resistance.
• High linearity.
• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/.