PD500

Rev 1.0

2

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (cont)

Table 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings

PARAMETER

MIN

MAX

UNIT

Forward Current

-

50

mA

Reverse Current

-

5

mA

Reverse Voltage

-

15

V

Optical input power

-

5

mW

Operating Case Temperature

-40

+85

ºC

Storage Temperature

-40

+85

ºC

Soldering temperature (10 seconds)

-

+250

ºC

Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage. Functional

operation is not implied under these conditions. Exposure to absolute ratings for extended

periods of time may adversely affect reliability.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number

Options

PD500-0xx

Custom defined size and electrical layout

PD500-1xx

Package: TO46

Number of pins: 2, 3

Cap: Window, AR / Non-AR coated.

Cap plating: Gold or nickel

Please contact Anadigics for the specific part number and pinout that suits your needs

ANADIGICS, Inc.

829 Flynn Road

Camarillo, California 93012, U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (805) 445-4500

Fax: +1 (805) 445-4502

E-mail: Mktg@anadigics.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ANADIGICS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its products or discontinue any product at any

time without notice. The product specifications contained in Advanced Product Information sheets and

Preliminary Data sheets are subject to change prior to a product’s formal introduction. Information in

Data Sheets have been carefully checked and are assumed to be reliable; however, ANADIGICS

assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies. ANADIGICS strongly urges customers to verify that the

information they are using is current before placing orders.

WARNING

ANADIGICS products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems. Use of

an ANADIGICS product in any such application without written consent is prohibited.