Description
The P172-type receiver consists of a PIN or APD coupled to a single-mode or multimode fiber pigtail and a linear preamplifier. Both the PIN and APD are rear-illuminated planar diode structures with a low-capacitance active area for maximum responsivity and speed.

Features
■ Low-profile, 8-lead mini-DIL or gull-wing style package:
    — Suitable for SONET/SDH applications
■ Metal package:
    — Offers superior shielding for high noise immunity
■ Planar structure for high reliability
■ Operating wavelength range:
    — 1.25 µm—1.6 µm
■ Available in 8 µm core single-mode fiber or 62.5 µm core multimode fiber pigtails
■ Wide operating temperature range:
    — APD/PIN, –40 °C to +85 °C
■ Scheduled to be qualified according to Telcordia Technologies ™ GR-468-CORE
■ Typical sensitivity:
    — APD, –32 dBm
    — PIN, –23 dBm
■ Thermistor in APD version

Applications
■ Long-reach or metro SONET OC-48 and SDH STM-16, or multidata-rate telecommunications applications
■ SONET/SDH receivers and transponders
■ Line terminal equipment

Benefits
■ Compact size
■ Easily board mounted