Photodiodes
Advanced
Photonix is a leading manufacturer of custom photodiodes and
photodiode-based subsystems, in both photoconductive and
photovoltaic formats.
Our comprehensive Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing capabilities enable API to develop innovative and effective designs, including electronics, for virtually any application. From simple light-detection to spectroscopy to complex missile-guidance subsystems, API can provide high-performance, cost-effective solutions for any requirement.
API can produce both single and multi-element designs to function in virtually any application. We manufacture photodiodes and photocells using a number of materials including Si, InGaAs, and CdS.
By pairing our photodiode technology with our LED illumination capabilities, API can design and manufacture elegant, robust approaches to numerous detector system requirements across a wide spectrum.
We provide solutions to some of the biggest names in the most demanding industries. Now is the time to contact API to see what we can do for you.
Standard photodiode products
Single Element
Red
Enhanced photodiodes in Leaded Packages
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| SD057-11-21-011 | TO-46 package | 1.3 x 1.3 mm | — | |||
| SD100-11-21-221 | TO-5 package | 2.5 mm diameter | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD172-11-21-221 | TO-5 package | 4.7 x 3.2 mm | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD200-11-21-241 | TO-8 package | 5.1 mm diameter | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD445-11-21-305 | Ceramic package | 10.0 x 10.0 mm | — |
Red
Enhanced High Performance Photodiodes in Leaded Packages
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| SD057-14-21-011 | TO-46 package | 1.3 x 1.3 mm | — | |||
| SD076-14-21-011 | TO-46 package | 2.7 x 1.1 mm | — | |||
| SD100-14-21-021 | TO-5 package | package 2.5 mm diameter | — | |||
| SD172-14-21-021 | TO-5 package | 4.7 x 3.2 mm | — | |||
| SD200-14-21-041 | TO-8 package | 5.1 mm diameter | — | |||
| SD445-14-21-305 | Ceramic package | 10.0 x 10.0 mm | — |
Red
Enhanced Ultra Low Capacitance Photodiodes Leaded Packages
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| SD041-11-33-211 | TO-46 package | 1.0 x 0.8 mm | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD076-11-31-211 | TO-46 package | 1.1 x 2.7 mm | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD100-11-31-221 | TO-5 package | 2.5 mm diameter | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD172-11-31-221 | TO-5 package | 4.7 x 3.2 mm | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD200-11-31-241 | TO-8 package | 5.1 mm diameter | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD290-11-31-241 | TO-8 package | 7.6 x 5.6 mm | Cathode Isolated | — |
Blue
Enhanced Photodiodes in Leaded Packages
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| SD100-12-22-021 | TO-5 package | 2.5 mm diameter | yes | |||
| SD200-12-22-041 | TO-8 package | 5.1 mm diameter | — | |||
| SD200-12-22-241 | TO-8 package | 5.1 mm diameter | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD290-12-22-241 | TO-8 package | 5.6 x 7.6 mm | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD444-12-12-171 | BNC connector package | 11.3 mm diameter | — |
Blue
Enhanced photodiodes in Leaded Packages (Photoconductive)
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| PDB-C107 | Ceramic package | 5.7 x 3.1 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C109 | TO-8 package | 8.1 x 5.3 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C110 | Ceramic package | 9.9 x 9.4 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C113 | Ceramic package | 2.9 x 2.9 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C122 | Ceramic submount package | 0.3 x 0.3 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C140 | Ceramic package | 0.3 x 0.1 mm | — |
Blue
Enhanced photodiodes in Leaded Packages (Photovoltaic)
UV
Enhanced photodiodes in Packages with Leads or Connector
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| PDU-V104 | TO-46 package | 2.6 x 1.2 mm | — | |||
| PDU-V114 | TO-5 package | 5.7 x 3.1 mm | — | |||
| SD100-13-23-022 | TO-5 package | 2.5 mm diameter | — | |||
| SD100-13-23-222 | TO-5 package | 2.5 mm diameter | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD200-13-23-042 | TO-8 package | 5.1 mm diameter | — | |||
| SD200-13-23-242 | TO-8 package | 5.1 mm diameter | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
Plastic
or Encapsulated Packages with Leads
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| PDB-C134 | T1 plastic package | 1.2 x 1.2 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C139 | T1 3/4 plastic package | 2.0 x 2.0 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C142 | T1 3/4 plastic package | 2.0 x 2.0 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C144 | Lensed micro plastic package | 0.6 x 0.6 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C145 | Lensed micro plastic package | 0.4 x 0.4 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C156 | Plastic sidelooker package | 2.8 x 2.8 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C157 | Plastic sidelooker package | 2.8 x 2.8 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C158 | Plastic sidelooker package | 3.0 x 3.0 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C168 | Plastic sidelooker package | 2.7 x 1.5 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C169 | Plastic sidelooker package | 2.9 x 2.9 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C170 | Plastic sidelooker package | 1.6 x 1.1 mm | — |
Plastic
or Encapsulated Surface Mount Packages
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| PDB-C150SM | SOT-23 surface mount package | 0.4 x 0.4 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C152SM | Miniature surface mount package | 0.7 x 0.7 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C154SM | Surface mount package | 1.5 x 1.4 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C160SM | Surface mount package | 2.6 x 2.6 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C171SM | Surface mount package | 2.8 x 2.8 mm | yes | |||
| PDI-C172SMF | Surface mount package | 2.8 x 2.8 mm | yes | |||
| PDV-C173SM | Surface mount package | 2.8 x 2.8 mm | yes |
Photodiodes Packages with Visible Blocking Filter
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| PDB-C134F | T1 Plastic package with filter | 1.2 x 1.2 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C139F | T1 3/4 Plastic package with filter | 2.0 x 2.0 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C142F | T1 3/4 Plastic package with filter | 2.0 x 2.0 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C156F | Plastic Sidelooker package with filter | 2.8 x 2.8 mm | — | |||
| PDB-C158F | Plastic Sidelooker package with filter | 3.0 x 3.0 mm | — |
Solderable Photodiodes
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| PDB-C601-1 | Bare chip package | 1.0 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-C607-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 14.5 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-C609-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 42.4 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-C609-3 | Chip with Buss wire package | 42.4 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-C612-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 68.7 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-C613-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 86.4 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-C615-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 232.7 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-V601-1 | Bare chip package | 1.0 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-V609-3 | Chip with Buss wire package | 42.4 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-V612-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 68.7 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-V615-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 232.7 mm² | — | |||
| PDB-V617-2 | Chip with PVC wire package | 62.9 mm² | — |
Multi-element
Bi-Cells
Quadrant
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| PDB-C203 | TO-5 package | 1.6 mm² | — | |||
| SD055-23-21-211 | TO-18 package | 0.3 mm² | Cathode Isolated | — | ||
| SD085-23-21-021 | TO-5 package | 2.3 mm² | — | |||
| SD118-23-21-021 | TO-5 package | 1.6 mm² | — | |||
| SD197-23-21-041 | TO-8 package | 4.8 mm² | yes | |||
| SD225-23-21-040 | TO-8 package | 5.4 mm² | — | |||
| SD380-23-21-051 | TO-8 package | 17.8 mm² | yes | |||
| SD380-23-21-251 | TO-8 package | 17.8 mm² | Cathode Isolated | — |
High
Voltage P-Type Quad
Linear
Arrays
Hybrids
Detector
/ Amplifier Hybrids without Internal Feedback Resistors
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Gain | Buy Now | |
| SD100-41-21-231 | TO-5 package | 2.54 mm diameter | Red Enhanced | — | |||
| SD100-42-22-231 | TO-5 package | 2.54 mm diameter | Blue Enhanced | — | |||
| SD100-43-23-232 | TO-5 package | 2.54 mm diameter | UV Enhanced | — | |||
| SD444-41-21-261 | TO-8 package | 11.3 mm diameter | Red Enhanced | — | |||
| SD444-42-22-261 | TO-8 package | 11.3 mm diameter | Blue Enhanced | — | |||
| SD444-43-23-262 | TO-8 package | 11.3 mm diameter | UV Enhanced | — |
Detector
/ Amplifier Hybrids with Internal Feedback Resistors
InGaAs
| Part Number | Packaging | Active Area | Features | RoHS | Buy Now | |
| SD060-11-41-211 | TO-39 package flat window | 1.5 mm diameter | Isolated Cathode | yes |
