Series:	--
Packaging:	Bulk
Part Status:	Active
Wavelength:	800nm
Color - Enhanced:	--
Spectral Range:	400nm ~ 1100nm
Diode Type:	Avalanche
Responsivity @ nm:	50 A/W @ 800nm
Response Time:	300ps
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max):	120V
Current - Dark (Typ):	50pA
Active Area:	230µm Dia
Viewing Angle:	--
Operating Temperature:	-20°C ~ 85°C
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	TO-46-2 Metal Can

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Optical Sensors - Photodiodes

MTAPD-06-001 Application Field and Working Principle

Photodiodes are a class of optical sensor that convert light information into electrical signals which can be used for a wide range of applications. They are a type of photodetector, and are often used as an active element in an analog optical sensor circuit. Photodiodes can be used in a variety of fields from medical imaging to remote sensing. In this article, we will discuss in detail the application field and working principle of MTAPD-06-001 Photodiode.

Application Field

Photodiodes can be used in a variety of fields, including medical imaging, remote sensing, detection of light intensity and position, and industrial and process control.The MTAPD-06-001 Photodiode is a photoresistor with a peak responsivity of 1 mA/mW and a spectral peak of 970 nm. It is suitable for use in sensitive medical imaging applications such as endoscopy, tomography, and x-ray imaging, due to its high responsivity and low leakage current. The MTAPD-06-001 is an ideal solution for applications in remote sensing, as it can detect very low levels of light from far away, making it useful for things like surveillance and monitoring.In terms of detection of light intensity and position, the MTAPD-06-001 can be used in combination with other optical elements to measure the intensity as well as the position of light sources. This can be used in industrial and process control, where the light levels must be kept at a certain level or the positioning of the light needs to be monitored.

Working Principle

Photodiodes are semiconductor devices that convert light into a charge-carrier signal. They work on the principle of the photoelectric effect, one of the most important developments in the history of physics and solid-state semiconductor technology.The MTAPD-06-001 Photodiode operates on the same principle; it utilizes the emission of photoelectrons when a photon of sufficient energy strikes the anode (positive) side of the diode. The photoelectrons are then collected by the cathode (negative) side and create an electric current in the external circuit. The electric current generated by the MTAPD-06-001 depends on the quantity and intensity of light that is detected by its active area, and the charge-carrier signal can then be amplified and converted to a voltage signal which can be read by a voltage meter.

Conclusion

The MTAPD-06-001 Photodiode is a versatile optical sensor that can be used in a variety of applications from medical imaging to industrial control. Its working principle relies on the photoelectric effect, wherein light photons induce the emission of photoelectrons which generate an electric current in the external circuit. This current can then be amplified and converted to a voltage signal. With its high responsivity and low leakage current, the MTAPD-06-001 is an ideal solution for applications such as medical imaging, remote sensing, and detection of light intensity and position.

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