Balanced Photodetector

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  • Operating wavelength coverage: 190-2600 nm
  • Free-space input / Fiber input
  • Fixed gain and adjustable gain options
  • Output with monitoring port
LBTEK Balanced Photodetector consists of two well-matched photodiodes and an ultra-low noise, high-speed transimpedance amplifier, which generates an output voltage (RF OUT) proportional to the difference in photocurrent between the two photodiodes. Monitor+ and Monitor- are the DC monitoring ports for the two photodiodes, allowing monitoring of the DC level of the input signals. The detector's optical input interfaces are available in two types: FC/APC fiber optic interface and free-space. The electrical signal is output via an SMA port. It features high gain, high sensitivity, high bandwidth, low noise, and high common-mode rejection ratio, effectively reducing common-mode noise from the input light and improving the system's signal-to-noise ratio. It comes in two gain types: fixed gain and adjustable gain. The fiber optic version offers both DC-coupled and AC-coupled variants to suit different application scenarios. It is primarily used in fields such as nanosecond optical pulse detection, LiDAR, fiber optic coherence tomography, and fiber optic sensing systems.
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Fiber-optic balanced photodetector, fixed gain
  • wavelength range: 320-1000 nm; 800-1700 nm; 800-2200 nm
  • FC/APC Optical Fiber Input
  • Fixed Gain
  • with high-speed monitoring output

The LBTEK fiber-type balanced photodetector series covers two types: Silicon (Si) and InGaAs, providing FC/APC fiber input interface, with 3 SMA electrical connection output ports (RF OUT, MONITOR+, MONITOR-). It provides two output coupling modes: DC coupling and AC coupling, suitable for different application scenarios. AC coupling shields the continuous wave component (i.e., the unmodulated part) of the optical input signal. Therefore, if a relatively weak frequency-modulated signal needs to be measured while it is under a strong continuous wave background signal, AC coupling detectors can be selected. The detector housing has one M4 threaded mounting hole on the side, suitable for universal mounting. Each balanced photodetector comes with a 12V linear power supply.

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PDB100A-DC New320~1000 nmDC~100 MHz12.03 pW/√HzDC coupling
$980.56today
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PDB100A-AC New320~1000 nm100 Hz~100 MHz12.03 pW/√HzAC coupling
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PDB200A-DC New320~1000 nmDC~200 MHz22.86 pW/√HzDC coupling
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PDB200A-AC New320~1000 nm100 Hz~200 MHz22.86 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,045.933 weeks
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PDB400A-DC New320~1000 nmDC~400 MHz9 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,176.673 weeks
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PDB400A-AC New320~1000 nm100 Hz~400 MHz9 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,176.673 weeks
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PDB800A-AC New320~1000 nm30 kHz~800 MHz22 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,699.64today
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PDB100C-DC New800~1700 nmDC~100 MHz6.99 pW/√HzDC coupling
$980.56today
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PDB100C-AC New800~1700 nm100 Hz~100 MHz6.99 pW/√HzAC coupling
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PDB200C-DC New800~1700 nmDC~200 MHz8.52 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,045.933 weeks
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PDB400C-DC New800~1700 nmDC~400 MHz4.5 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,176.673 weeks
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PDB200C-AC New800~1700 nm100 Hz~200 MHz8.52 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,045.933 weeks
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PDB400C-AC New800~1700 nm100 Hz~400 MHz4.5 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,176.67today
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PDB1000C-AC New800~1700 nm30 kHz~1000 MHz9 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,699.64today
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PDB1600C-AC New800~1700 nm30 kHz~1600 MHz9.3 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,765.01today
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PDB100C2-DC New800~2200 nmDC~100 MHz6.99 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,697.023 weeks
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PDB200C2-DC New800~2200 nmDC~200MHz8.52pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,827.763 weeks
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PDB100C2-AC New800~2200 nm100Hz~100 MHz6.99 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,697.023 weeks
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PDB400C2-DC New800~2200 nmDC~400MHz4.5 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,958.503 weeks
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PDB200C2-AC New800~2200 nm100Hz~200MHz8.52 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,827.763 weeks
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PDB400C2-AC New800~2200 nm100Hz~400MHz4.5 pW/√HzAC coupling
$1,958.503 weeks
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PDB1000C2-AC New800~2200 nm30kHz~1000MHz9 pW/√HzAC coupling
$2,873.693 weeks
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PDB1600C2-AC New800~2200 nm30kHz~1600MHz9.3 pW/√HzAC coupling
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Fiber-optic balanced photodetector, adjustable gain
  • Wavelength range: 320-1000 nm; 800-1700 nm; 800-2200 nm
  • FC/APC Optical Fiber input
  • 5-step adjustable gain
  • With high-speed monitoring output

LBTEK's fiber-coupled balanced photodetector series includes two types: Silicon (Si) and Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs), with 5 adjustable gain levels to meet photodetection applications under various light intensity conditions. It provides an FC/APC optical fiber input interface and features three SMA electrical output ports (RF OUT, MONITOR+, MONITOR-). Two output coupling methods, DC coupling and AC coupling, are available to suit different application scenarios. AC coupling blocks the continuous wave component (i.e., the unmodulated portion) of the optical input signal. Therefore, if a relatively weak modulated signal needs to be measured against a strong continuous wave background, the AC coupling detector can be selected. The detector has an M4 threaded mounting hole on the side of the housing, suitable for general installation. Each balanced photodetector comes with a 12V linear power supply.

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PDBA100A-DC New320~1000 nmDC coupling
$1,438.15today
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PDBA100A-AC New320~1000 nmAC coupling
$1,438.15today
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PDBA100C-DC New800~1700 nmDC coupling
$1,568.89today
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PDBA100C-AC New800~1700 nmAC coupling
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PDBA100C2-DC New800~2200 nmDC coupling
$2,219.983 weeks
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PDBA100C2-AC New800~2200 nmAC coupling
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Free-space balanced photodetector, fixed gain
  • Working wavelength: 190-1100 nm; 320-1000 nm; 800-1700 nm
  • Free-space input
  • Fixed gain
  • With monitor output

LBTEK's free-space balanced photodetectors cover three types: UV-enhanced silicon, silicon, and indium gallium arsenide. They can directly receive free-space input optical signals,and feature three SMA electrical connection output ports (RF OUT, MONITOR+, MONITOR-). The detector housing has external SM1 threads and internal SM05 threads, along with 3×M4 threaded holes, facilitating installation onto mounting rods. Each detector comes with two SM1-8B adapters anda ±12 V linear power supply.

Diagram of the top and side surfaces of the detector

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PDBS1A2-DC New190~1100 nmDC~1MHz3.6 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,045.933 weeks
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PDBS1A-DC New320~1000 nmDC~1MHz2.2 pW/√HzDC coupling
$980.56today
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PDBS100A-DC New320~1000 nmDC~100 MHz12 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,176.673 weeks
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PDBS1C-DC New800~1700 nmDC~1 MHz12 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,699.643 weeks
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PDBS100C-DC New800~1700 nmDC~100 MHz6.5 pW/√HzDC coupling
$1,634.263 weeks
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Free-space balanced photodetector, adjustable gain
  • Operating Wavelength: 190~1100 nm; 320~1000 nm; 800~1700nm; 900~2600nm
  • Free Space Input
  • 6 Levels of Adjustable Gain
  • With Monitoring Output

LBTEK's free-space balanced photodetectors cover four types: UV-enhanced silicon, silicon, InGaAs, and XInGaAs, with 6 adjustable gain levels to meet the requirements of photodetection applications under different light intensity conditions. They can directly receive free-space input optical signals,feature three SMA electrical output ports (RF OUT, MONITOR+, MONITOR-). The detector housing has SM1 external threads and SM05 internal threads, along with 3×M4 threaded holes for easy mounting onto posts. Each detector comes with two SM1-8B adapters anda ±12 V linear power supply.

Diagram of the top and side surfaces of the detector

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PDBAS1A2-DC New190~1100 nmDC~1MHzDC coupling
$1,111.303 weeks
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PDBAS1A-DC New320~1000 nmDC~1MHzDC coupling
$1,045.933 weeks
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PDBAS1C-DC New800~1700 nmDC~1MHzDC coupling
$1,765.013 weeks
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PDBAS1D-DC New900~2600 nmDC~1MHzDC coupling
$1,961.123 weeks
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Balanced Photodetector
  • Operating Wavelength: 400-1100nm, 800-1700 nm
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio >25 dB
  • Adjustable Gain Model Adjustment Range: 0~31dB

LBTEK Balanced Photodetectors are available in two wavelength ranges: 400-1100 nm and 800-1700 nm. They come in two models: fixed gain and adjustable gain. The adjustable gain model has a tuning range of 0~31 dB (software adjustable). Two input types are available: FC/APC fiber input and free-space input.

For the AC-coupled adjustable gain model, the typical low-frequency cutoff is around 30 kHz. For the AC-coupled fixed gain model with a bandwidth of 500 MHz or less, the low-frequency cutoff is around a few hundred Hz. For models with bandwidths above 500 MHz, the low-frequency cutoff is 30 kHz. For custom cutoff frequency requirements, please contact technical support for details.

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PDB-500M-AB 400 nm-1100 nm500 MHzAC
$1,239.43today
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PDBS-1.6G-BC 800 nm-1700 nm1.6 GHzAC
$1,412.00today
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Si Ultra-low Noise Miniature Balanced photodetectors
  • Operating Wavelength: 320 nm-1000 nm
  • FC/APC Fiber Input
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio ≥30 dB
  • Ultra-Low Noise

The LBTEK Si Ultra-low Noise Miniature Balanced Photodetector operates within a wavelength range of 320 nm to 1000 nm, with FC/APC fiber optic input, offering five selectable bandwidth options: 75 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 400 MHz, and 500 MHz. Note: The standard product's output coupling method defaults to AC-coupled output. DC-coupled output is available upon request for customization.

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UPDB-75M-A 320 ~ 1000 nm9 pW/√Hz75 MHzAC
$886.43today
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