Hamamatsu Photonics is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Si APD S17353 Series sensors, designed for high sensitivity and low noise performance in applications spanning a wide wavelength range from short wavelengths to 800 nm. These advanced sensors are ideal for low-light measurement and analysis instruments, making them a crucial addition to industry's analytical tools.
S17353 Si APD series sensors. Image Credit: Hamamatsu Photonics Europe
The new S17353 Series features six distinct models, all engineered to offer improved signal-to-noise ratios and exceptional sensitivity and are suited to spectroscopy, analytical chemistry and industrial applications.
Key Features:
- High sensitivity and low noise performance from short wavelengths to 800 nm
- Enhanced gain and photosensitivity, with typical photosensitivity of 0.44 A/W
- A versatile selection of six products, each offering different photosensitive area sizes, packages and dark current types.
Product Specifications:
The S17353 Series includes the following models:
| Type No. |
Package |
Photosensitive
area size (mm) |
Spectral response
range Typ. (nm) |
Photosensitivity
Typ. (A/W) |
Dark current
Typ. (nA) |
| S17353-02K |
TO-5 |
Φ 0.2 mm |
320 to 1000 nm |
0.44 |
1 |
| S17353-05K |
TO-5 |
Φ 0.5 |
320 to 1000 |
0.44 |
1.5 |
| S17353-10K |
TO-5 |
Φ 1.0 |
320 to 1000 |
0.44 |
2 |
| S17353-20K |
TO-5 |
Φ 2.0 |
320 to 1000 |
0.44 |
5 |
| S17353-30K |
TO-8 |
Φ 3.0 |
320 to 1000 |
0.44 |
10 |
| S17353-50K |
TO-8 |
Φ 5.0 |
320 to 1000 |
0.44 |
25 |
Hamamatsu Photonics envisages these APDs to be particularly interesting to R&D professionals and engineers in analytical and industrial domains where low-light measurements or analysis are required.