Vishay BPW21R Visible Light Photodiode, 65 °, Through Hole TO-5
- RS Stock No.:
- 708-2813
- Distrelec Article No.:
- 301-19-111
- Mfr. Part No.:
- BPW21R
- Brand:
- Vishay
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- RS Stock No.:
- 708-2813
- Distrelec Article No.:
- 301-19-111
- Mfr. Part No.:
- BPW21R
- Brand:
- Vishay
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Select all | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Vishay | |
| Product Type | Photodiode | |
| Spectrums Detected | Visible Light | |
| Wavelength of Peak Sensitivity | 565nm | |
| Package Type | TO-5 | |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel | |
| Mount Type | Through Hole | |
| Number of Pins | 2 | |
| Minimum Wavelength Detected | 420nm | |
| Maximum Wavelength Detected | 675nm | |
| Typical Fall Time | 80ns | |
| Amplified | No | |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40°C | |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 100°C | |
| Length | 9.1mm | |
| Width | 9.1mm | |
| Height | 3.1mm | |
| Standards/Approvals | RoHS | |
| Diameter | 5mm | |
| Angle of Half Sensitivity | 65 ° | |
| Open Circuit Voltage | 350mV | |
| Typical Rise Time | 80ns | |
| Breakdown Voltage | 60V | |
| Polarity | Forward | |
| Dark Current | 2nA | |
| Short Circuit Current | 50μA | |
| Automotive Standard | No | |
| Select all | ||
|---|---|---|
Brand Vishay | ||
Product Type Photodiode | ||
Spectrums Detected Visible Light | ||
Wavelength of Peak Sensitivity 565nm | ||
Package Type TO-5 | ||
Packaging Tape & Reel | ||
Mount Type Through Hole | ||
Number of Pins 2 | ||
Minimum Wavelength Detected 420nm | ||
Maximum Wavelength Detected 675nm | ||
Typical Fall Time 80ns | ||
Amplified No | ||
Minimum Operating Temperature -40°C | ||
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C | ||
Length 9.1mm | ||
Width 9.1mm | ||
Height 3.1mm | ||
Standards/Approvals RoHS | ||
Diameter 5mm | ||
Angle of Half Sensitivity 65 ° | ||
Open Circuit Voltage 350mV | ||
Typical Rise Time 80ns | ||
Breakdown Voltage 60V | ||
Polarity Forward | ||
Dark Current 2nA | ||
Short Circuit Current 50μA | ||
Automotive Standard No | ||
BPW20 and BPW21 Series Photodiodes
The BPW20 and BPW21 series of silicon photodiodes, from Vishay Semiconductor, are in standard TO-5 packages. These packages have been hermtically sealed, making the BPW20 and BPW21 ideal for high precision linear applications. Suitable applications for the BPW20 and BPW21 photodiodes include; sensors for light measuring in cameras, photometers, colour analysers, exposure meters and other general medical/industrial measuing and control applications.
Features of the BPW20 and BPW21 photodiodes:
TO-5 package with flat glass lens
8.13 mm diameter
Radiant sensitive area: 7.5 mm²
High photo sensitivity
Angle of half intensity: 50°
Low dark current
High linearity
IR Photodiodes, Vishay Semiconductor
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