Type II Superlattice Photovoltaic DetectorPVAS-5-0.1×0.1-TO39-NW-90
1.6 – 6.2 µm, ambient temperature
PVAS-5-0.1×0.1-TO39-NW-90 is a Type II superlattice uncooled IR photovoltaic detector, with excellent parameters. This detector does not contain mercury or cadmium and is compliant with the RoHS Directive.

Features
High performance in spectral range from 1.6 to 6.2 µm
Excellent linearity
No bias required
No 1/f noise
Environmentally friendly
Specification (Ta = 20°C, Vb = 0 mV)
Parameter |
PVAS-5-0.1×0.1-TO39-NW-90 |
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Active element material
|
epitaxial superlattice heterostructure |
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Cut-on wavelength λcut-on (10%) µm
|
1.6±0.2 | |
Peak wavelength λpeak, µm
|
4.2±0.3 | |
Cut-off wavelength λcut-off (10%) µm
|
6.2±0.2 | |
Detectivity D*(λpeak), cm![]() |
~1.2×109
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Current responsivity Ri(λpeak), A/W
|
~1.2
|
|
Time constant τ, ns
|
~11 |
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Resistance R, Ω
|
~170 |
|
Active area A, mm×mm
|
0.1×0.1 |
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Package
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TO39 | |
Acceptance angle, Φ
|
~90° | |
Window
|
none |
Spectral response (Ta = 20°C, Vb = 0 mV)

Mechanical layout, mm

TO39 package
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Application notes
Temperature sensor characteristics
Dedicated preamplifiers
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