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High-Speed Photodetectors and Receivers
Choose from 100+ model options with speeds from 18 GHz to 100 GHz designed for O-, C-, or dual-band operation and advantages such as high-gain or high-linearity.
Whether your application is long-haul, DWDM, microwave photonics, high-speed (up to 600 Gb/s) lightwave characterization, or lab equipment for testing & measurement, get the ideal photodetector for your needs from an industry leader with decades of experience.
High-Speed Photodetectors – Product Line Overview
Specify your options. Connectors include FC/PC (standard) as well as FC/PAC, Custom V® and custom options. Choose between single- or dual-band operation for some models.
- 18GHz High Gain Dual-Window Photodetector
- 30GHz Linear Dual-Window Photodetector
- 43GHz Balanced Photodetector
- 50GHz Dual-Window Photodetector
- 50GHz High-Power Photodetector
- 50GHz Photodetector
- 70GHz Balanced Photodetector
- 70GHz Dual-Window Balanced Photodetector
- 70GHz Dual-Window Photodetector
- 70GHz Photodetector
- 100GHz Balanced Photodetector
- 100GHz Photodetector
- Ultra-high Power Photodetector
Model Numbers |
Product Type |
Key Features |
Key Specifications |
Operating Band |
Typical Applications |
BPDV412xR |
100 GHz Balanced Photodetector |
Two 100 GHz photodiodes on a single chip Linear frequency response |
Bandwidth >100 GHz Integrated bias |
C |
|
XPDV412xR |
100 GHz Single Photodetector |
Every unit characterized in both frequency and time domains |
100 GHz typical electrical 3 dB bandwidth |
C or dual (O and C) versions |
|
BPDV3x20Rv |
70 GHz Balanced or Dual-Band Photodetector |
Balanced and/or dual-band operation Two photodiodes on a single chip |
70 GHz typical bandwidth Integrated bias |
C or dual (O and C) versions |
|
XPDV3x20R |
70 GHz Dual Band or C-Band Photodetector |
Single 70 GHz photodiode |
70 GHz bandwidth with flat response Integrated bias |
C or dual (O and C) versions |
|
XPDV2xx0Rv |
50 GHz Dual Band or C-Band Photodetector |
Optimized frequency response in both amplitude and phase |
50 GHz typical bandwidth with flat response Integrated bias |
C or dual (C and O) versions |
|
HPDV2120R |
50 GHz High-Power Photodetector |
High power handling MMI coupler divides signal across 4 photodiodes |
High linearity: OIP3 > 20 dBm @ 40 GHz |
C |
|
BPDV21x0R |
43 GHz Balanced Photodetector |
Two waveguide-integrated photodiodes on a single chip |
>40 GHz bandwidth at 3dB PDL <0.5 dB |
C |
|
XPRV2325A |
30 GHz Linear Dual-Band Photoreceiver |
Integrated TIA supporting both manual and automatic gain control |
Adjustable gain from 25 to 1800 V/W Supports AC output |
O and C |
|
VPDV2120 |
20 GHz Ultra-High Power Photodetector |
Linear response Based on a modified uni-traveling carrier (MUTC) photodetector chip |
Responsivity >0.55 A/W OIP3 >30 dBm @ 10 GHz |
C |
|
XPRV2324A |
18 GHz High-Gain Dual-Band Photoreceiver |
Contains a waveguide-integrated PIN-photodiode and auto-adjusting TIA |
Typical gain: 900 V/W AC coupled output |
O and C |
|
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