PDA10CS ThorLabs Amplified Photodetector
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| Part Number | PDA10CS |
|---|---|
| Availability | Not in Stock |
| Location | Champaign, IL USAships worldwide |
| Stock # | 71866-1 |
| Ship Weight | 1 lbs /ea |
| Condition | Used and in Excellent Condition |
| Inspection | Before every shipment |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee |
Description
• Sensor: InGaAs
• Bandwidth: 17 MHz
• Wavelength Range: 700-1800 nm
• Active Area: 0.8 mm2 (Ø1 mm)
• Gain: 1.5 x 103 to 4.75 x 106V/A4
Includes:
• Thorlabs SM1FC Threaded Fiber Adapter
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ThorLabs PDA10CS Amplified Photodetector Overview
Features:
- Low Noise Transimpedance or Voltage Amplifier
- Provides a 50 Ohm Drive Capability
- Up To 150 MHz Bandwidth
The housing features both external SM1 (1.035"-40) threads and internal SM05 (0.535"-40) threads, each of which are compatible with a large array of our threaded accessories, allowing convenient mounting of external optics, fibers, and apertures. Each housing provides two 8-32 tapped mounting holes (M4 x 0.7 for -EC versions). An internally SM1-threaded adapter ring is also included, as is a switchable power supply (120 VAC, 230 VAC).
Thorlab's line of switchable gain detectors provide gain adjustment over a 70 dB range to take full advantage of the photodiode response range. Gains are adjustable from 1.5 kV/A to 4.7 MV/A in eight 10 dB steps. Our selection of wideband detectors increase the bandwidth range from DC to 150 MHz, while still maintaining low noise.
The ThorLabs PDA10CS Amplified Photodetector may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Amplified Photodetector Price & Specs
ThorLabs PDA10CS Amplified Photodetector Description
Functions
Amplifies photodetected current from an InGaAs PIN photodiode sensitive over 800-1800 nm with switchable transimpedance gain up to 4.75 x 10^6 V/A, providing low-noise, wideband detection up to 10-17 MHz bandwidth. Converts optical signals to a voltage output through a low-noise transimpedance amplifier with 8 selectable gain settings, supporting both pulsed and CW light measurement. Integrates a 1 mm diameter active area photodiode, optimized for near-infrared detection, with BNC output and 50 O impedance matching for high-speed signal fidelity in free-space optical setups.
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ThorLabs PDA10CS Amplified Photodetector Specs
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ThorLabs |
| Model | PDA10CS |
| Condition | Used and in Excellent Condition |
| Product Family | PDA Series, PDA10CS |
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