The Photovoltaic series, from OSI Optoelectronics, are planar diffused silicon photodiodes. These general purpose photodiodes are ideal for applications which require high sensitivity and moderate response speeds. Their spectral response range (350-1100nm) make the regular Photovoltaic series suitable for visible and IR applications.
The Photovoltaic series offer high shunt resistance and low noise. They also show long term stability. Suitable applications for the Photovoltaic series, include; colorimeters, photometers, spectroscopy equipment and fluorescence.

Features of the Photovoltaic series:
Ultra low noise
High shunt resistance
Wide dynamic
Blue enhanced

These photodiodes are not designed to be reverse biased, applying a reverse bias of more than a few volts (>3V) will permanently damage them.

The OSI Optoelectronics PIN-020A photovoltaic series planar diffused silicon photodiodes is utilized for applications requiring high sensitivity and moderate response speeds, with an additional sensitivity in the visible blue region for the blue enhanced series. These detectors have high shunt resistance and low noise, and exhibit long term stability. Distance from top of chip to top of glass is 0.094inch. Distance from top of glass to bottom of case is 0.180inch. Window diameter 0.240inch

Ultra low noise
High shunt resistance
Wide dynamic range
Blue enhanced

Photodiodes, OSI Optoelectronics