The PIN-10AP is a detector/filter photodiode that combines a PIN silicon photodiode with a computer-designed subtractive filter to achieve spectral response matching the human eye’s C.I.E. standard photopic curve. This design delivers accurate photopic measurements independent of the light source’s peak wavelength, making it ideal for visible light detection and characterization tasks across diverse applications.
Technical Specifications
• Photodiode Type: PIN silicon
• Filter Design: Multiple element colored glass subtractive filter (up to five polished elements)
• Spectral Response: C.I.E. standard photopic curve
• Active Area: 1 cm²
• Linear Output Range: 10⁻¹¹ W to 10⁻³ W
• Frequency Response: DC to 15 MHz
• Output Connector: BNC
– Key Features
• Computer-designed subtractive filter optimized for photopic spectral matching
• PIN photodiode with spectrally selected characteristics for enhanced accuracy
• Wide dynamic range spanning eight orders of magnitude in optical power
• DC-coupled detection with 15 MHz bandwidth capability
• Cemented multi-element glass filter construction for stable, reliable performance
– Typical Applications
• Photopic light measurements
• Visible LED characterization in photopic units
• Visible-spectrum light detection requiring human-eye spectral response simulation
– Compatibility & Integration
Standard BNC output connector enables direct integration with measurement instruments, amplifiers, and data acquisition systems supporting 10⁻¹¹ W to 10⁻³ W signal ranges. Suitable for bench-top and system-level deployment in photometry and visible-light measurement systems.
