
Vishay Semiconductors
DESCRIPTION
BPW20RF is a planar Silicon PN photodiode in a hermetically sealed short TO-5 case, especially designed for
high precision linear applications.
Due to its extremely high dark resistance, the short circuit photocurrent is linear over seven decades of illumination level.
FEATURES
• Package type: leaded
• Package form: TO-5
• Dimensions (in mm): Ø 8.13
• Radiant sensitive area (in mm2): 7.5
• High photo sensitivity
• High radiant sensitivity
• Suitable for visible and near infrared radiation
• Angle of half sensitivity: φ= ± 50°
• Hermetically sealed package
• Cathode connected to package
• Flat glass window
• UV enhanced
• Low dark current
• High shunt resistance
• High linearity
• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and in accordance with WEEE 2002/96/EC
APPLICATIONS
• Sensor for light measuring techniques in cameras, photometers, color analyzers, exposure meters (e.g.
solariums) and other medical and industrial measuring and control applications.