Description

The P171-type mini-DIL PIN/preamp consists of a PIN coupled to a multimode fiber pigtail and a wideband linear preamplifier. The PIN incorporated is a rear-illuminated planar diode structure with a low-capacitance active area for maximum responsivity and speed.

Features

■ Low-profile, 4-lead mini-DIL package:

— Suitable for SONET applications

■ Optional differential output in a 6-lead mini-DIL package

■ Transimpedance amplifier with automatic gain control (AGC)

■ Metal package:

— Offers superior shielding for high noise immunity

■ High performance:

— High speed (<0.5 ns typical rise and fall time)

— High responsivity (0.85 A/W typical)

— Low dark current

■ Planar structure for high reliability

■ Wavelength: 1.1 µm—1.6 µm

■ 50 µm core multimode fiber

■ Wide operating temperature range:

— –40 °C to +85 °C

■ Wide bandwidth

■ Qualification program: Telcordia Technologies* TA-NWT-983

■ Typical sensitivity:

— –38 dBm at 155 Mbits/s

— –33 dBm at 622 Mbits/s

Applications

■ Long-reach SONET OC-3/OC-12 and SDH STM-1/STM-4 telecommunications applications

■ Secure digital data systems

■ Line terminal equipment

Benefits

■ Compact size

■ Easily board mounted