FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
BPW20RF 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
• Package type: leaded
• Package form: TO-5
• Dimensions (in mm): Ø 8.13
• Radiant sensitive area (in mm
2): 7.5
• High photo sensitivity
• High radiant sensitivity
• Suitable for visible and near infrared radiation
• Angle of half sensitivity: φ= ± 50°
• Hermetically sealed package
• Cathode connected to package
• Flat glass window
• UV enhanced
• Low dark current
• High shunt resistance
• High linearity
• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and in accordance with WEEE 2002/96/EC
APPLICATIONS
• Sensor for light measuring techniques in cameras, photometers, color analyzers, exposure meters (e.g.
solariums) and other medical and industrial measuring and control applications.
Vishay’s product portfolio is an unmatched collection of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and optoelectronics) and passive components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Vishay is proud to be a major partner with Digi-Key.