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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 100 GHz) lightwave characterization, or lab equipment for testing & measurement up to 1 Tb/s, get the ideal photodetector for your needs from an industry leader with decades of experience.

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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.

Datasheets

Model Numbers	Product Type	Key Features	Key Specifications	Operating Band	Typical Applications
Photo Photodetectors (PIN)
BPDV412xRv	100 GHz Balanced Photodetector	Two 100 GHz photodiodes on a single chip Linear frequency response	Bandwidth >100 GHz Integrated bias	C	Coherent Test & Measurement Next-generation DWDM Transmission Systems >1 Tb/s
XPDV412xR	100 GHz High Speed Photodetector	Every unit characterized in both frequency and time domains	100 GHz typical electrical 3 dB bandwidth	C	Communications systems up to 110 GHz Microwave photonics up to 80 GHz Test & Measurement
BPDV3x20Rv	70 GHz Balanced C or Dual-Band Photodetector	Balanced C and/or dual-band operation Two photodiodes on a single chip	70 GHz typical bandwidth Integrated bias	C or dual (O and C) versions	Transmission systems up to ≤ 128 GBd Coherent test & measurement Microwave photonics
XPDV3x20R	70 GHz High Speed Photodetector	Single 70 GHz photodiode	70 GHz bandwidth with flat response Integrated bias	C or dual (O and C) versions	Communications up to ≥100 Gb/s Microwave photonics ≤60 GHz
XPDV2xx0Rv	50 GHz High Speed 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	Microwave photonics Analog photonic links Radio-over-fiber
HPDV2120R	50 GHz High-Power Photodetector	High power handling MMI coupler divides signal across 4 photodiodes	High linearity: OIP3 > 20 dBm @ 40 GHz	C	Microwave photonics Analog photonic links Radio-over-fiber
BPDV21x0R	43 GHz Balanced Photodetector	Two waveguide-integrated photodiodes on a single chip	>40 GHz bandwidth at 3dB PDL <0.5 dB	C	Optical communications Advanced component R&D
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	Microwave photonics Analog photonic links Radio-over-fiber
Photo Photoreceivers (PIN+TIA)
XPRV2324A	18 GHz High Gain Limiting Photoreceiver	Contains a waveguide-integrated PIN-photodiode and auto-adjusting TIA	Typical gain: 900 V/W AC coupled output	O and C	25 Gbps communications Transponders and line cards Laboratory test equipment
XPRV2325A	30 GHz High Speed Photoreceiver	Integrated TIA supporting both manual and automatic gain control	Adjustable gain from 25 to 1800 V/W Supports AC output	O and C	56 GBaud PAM4 systems Transponders and line cards Laboratory test equipment