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# ThorLabs PDA255 Photo Detector

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: ThorLabs
- Model: PDA255
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: $195.00 USD
- Availability: In stock, 1 available
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 30 lb
- Shipping dimensions: 24X18X18 in

## Categories

- Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Electrical-to-Optical (primary)
- Test Equipment > Optical Test > Optical-to-Electrical
- Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > Other Modular

## Details

### Configuration

- Sensor: InGaAs
- Active Diameter: 0.8mm2
- Response: 700 to 1800nm
- Peak Response: 0.95 A/W at 1500nm
- Bandwidth: 50MHz min.

## Images

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