Description

BPW20R 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.

Features

Hermetically sealed TO–5 case

Flat glass window

Cathode connected to case

Wide viewing angle ϕ= ±50

Large radiant sensitive area (A=7.5 mm2)

Suitable for visible and near infrared radiation

High sensitivity

UV enhanced

Low dark current

High shunt resistance

Excellent linearity

For photodiode and photovoltaic cell operation