Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the release of four high-performance PIN photodiodes that offer best-in-class sensitivity in a new miniature surface-mount package measuring 4.24 mm by 5.0 mm with a 1.12-mm height profile.
These new additions to the successful Vishay Semiconductors TEMD5xxx line of PIN photodiodes combine high-speed response and excellent sensitivity, enabled by optional daylight filtering and a choice of two large radiant-sensitive areas measuring 7.5 mm2 and 5.7 mm2. Ideal for a broad range of applications in the industrial, automotive, and medical markets, these new devices will be used for high-speed data transfer, light barriers, alarm systems, linear light measurement, glucose meters, automotive rain/light/tunnel sensors, smoke detectors, and electronic toll systems.
The TEMD5010 and TEMD5020 provide visible-light sensitivity ranging from 400 nm to 1100 nm. With integrated daylight filters and a peak sensitivity of 850 nm, the TEMD5110 and TEMD5120 are more suitable for detecting infrared light. All four of the devices released today feature a wide ?65? angle of half-sensitivity and fast 100-ns typical response time.