Networking

Edge-illuminated Monitor Photodiode (EMPD) Chips

Use these self-hermetic devices for channel monitoring anywhere across the 1270-1620 nm wavelength range with a typical responsivity of 0.8 A/W at 1310 nm.

These compact edge-illuminated InGaAs monitor photodiode chips feature a nominal active area of 210 μm x 210 μm and an operating temperature range -40 °C to 90 °C. This simplifies their integration in transceivers, transponders, and other devices.

Edge-Illuminated Monitor Photodiode (EMPD) Chips

Use these GR-468 qualified chips in non-hermetic packages to create high-performance communications components with high reliability and extremely low dark current.

Key Features

  • Large active area - nominally 210 μm x 210 μm

  • Operating temperature -40 °C to 90 °C

  • Qualified according to GR-468 for use in non-hermetic packages

  • Extremely low dark current with high reliability

  • Response to 1270-1620nm with typical responsivity of 0.8 A/W at 1310nm

  • RoHS compliant