Description

The P172-type receiver consists of a PIN or APD coupled to a single-mode or multimode fiber pigtail and a linear preamplifier. Both the PIN and APD are rear-illuminated planar diode structures with a low-capacitance active area for maximum responsivity and speed.

Features

■ Low-profile, 8-lead mini-DIL or gull-wing style package:

— Suitable for SONET/SDH applications

■ Metal package:

— Offers superior shielding for high noise immunity

■ Planar structure for high reliability

■ Operating wavelength range:

— 1.25 µm—1.6 µm

■ Available in 8 µm core single-mode fiber or 62.5 µm core multimode fiber pigtails

■ Wide operating temperature range:

— APD/PIN, –40 °C to +85 °C

■ Scheduled to be qualified according to Telcordia Technologies ™ GR-468-CORE

■ Typical sensitivity:

— APD, –32 dBm

— PIN, –23 dBm

■ Thermistor in APD version

Applications

■ Long-reach or metro SONET OC-48 and SDH STM-16, or multidata-rate telecommunications applications

■ SONET/SDH receivers and transponders

■ Line terminal equipment

Benefits

■ Compact size

■ Easily board mounted