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THORLABS APD130 Series Operation Manual

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Avalanche Photodetectors
APD130x
Operation Manual
2020

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  • Page 1 Avalanche Photodetectors APD130x Operation Manual 2020...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 13-Feb-2020 Item No.: M0009-510-910 Copyright © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.6 Drawings 5.7 Fiber Coupling onto Small Detector Area 5.8 Certifications and Compliances 5.9 Manufacturer Address 5.10 Return of Devices 5.11 Warranty 5.12 Copyright and Exclusion of Liability 5.13 List of Acronyms and References 5.14 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts and WEEE policy...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Paragraphs preceded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read this advice carefully! © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 5: General Information

    If necessary, ask for replacement pack- aging. Refer servicing to qualified personnel! Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be made or components not supplied by Thorlabs be used. All modules must only be operated with duly shielded connection cables.

  • Page 6: Ordering Codes And Accessories

    AC-coupled versions as well as open detector versions (detector cover glass removed) of each model can be ordered on request. The APD130C (/M) is factory set to M = 10. The APD130A2 (/M) is factory set to M = 50. The APD130A (/M) is factory set to M = 50. © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Note If you want to use your own power supply, you can ask Thorlabs for an appropriate power con- nector cable. · Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. If any damage is noticed, do not use the unit.

  • Page 8: Operating Instruction

    For fiber coupled applications, in case of detectors with an active area of 1 mm, fiber adapters like Thorlabs S120-xx series can be easily mounted on the optical input. The fiber adapter will accommodate multi-mode as well as single-mode fiber. For detectors with smaller active areas, in order to meet specifications, it is recommended to focus the optical signal out of the fiber onto the detector.

  • Page 9: Electrical Output

    Attention The optical damage threshold is 1 mW. Exceeding this value will permanently destroy the Avalanche Photodetector! 3.1.2 Electrical Output Thorlabs APD130x Avalanche Photodetectors deliver an OUTPUT voltage, which is a function  of incident light power , detector's responsivity...

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Thorlabs 1” and ½” threaded accessories. This allows convenient mounting of external op- tics, filters, apertures or fiber adapters, as well as providing an easy mounting mechanism using the Thorlabs cage assembly accessories.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Note Avoid saturating the amplifier! Therefore, make sure that the optical input power does not ex- ceed the saturation power level listed in specifications Attention Exceeding the optical damage threshold input power will permanently destroy the detector! © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 12: Recommendations

    Another critical point can be electrostatic coupling of electrical noise associated with ground loops. In most cases an electrically isolated post (see Thorlabs parts TRE or TRE/M) will sup- press electrical noise coupling. You should always try to identify the electrical noise sources and increase the distance to the Avalanche Photodetector.

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Service

    The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user. It does not contain any modules and/or components that could be repaired by the user himself. If a malfunction occurs, please contact Thorlabs for return instructions. Do not remove covers! High voltage!

  • Page 14: Appendix

    2 x 2.5 x 1" (50.8 x 63.5 x 25.4 mm Weight < 0.1 kg ) Ambient temperature within (23 ± 5)°C ) Non-condensing All technical data are valid at (23 ± 5) °C and (45 ± 15) % rel. humidity (non condensing) © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 15: Typical Detector Responsivity Curves

    5 Appendix 5.2 Typical Detector Responsivity Curves Typical Detector Responsivity APD130C; M = 10 Typical Detector Responsivity APD130A; M = 50 © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 16 APD130x Typical Detector Responsivity APD130A2; M = 50 © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 17: Typical Output Frequency Response

    For this measurement a test signal, generated by an optical transmitter, was fiber-coupled to the Avalanche Photodetector. The OUTPUT frequency response was measured using a optical network analyzer. Typical Output Frequency Response APD130C Typical Output Frequency Response APD130A © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 18 APD130x Typical Output Frequency Response APD130A2 © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 19: Typical Spectral Noise

    10 kHz, video bandwidth 10 kHz). The optical input of the detector was blocked. The black curve ("Reference") was measured with the same setup and the detector switched off , i.e., it represents the measurement system’s noise floor. Typical Spectral Noise APD130C Typical Spectral Noise APD130A © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 20 APD130x Typical Spectral Noise APD130A2 © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 21: Typical M Factor Temperature Dependency

    5 Appendix 5.5 Typical M Factor Temperature Dependency Typical Dependency of the M Factor vs. Temperature - APD130x © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 22: Drawings

    APD130x 5.6 Drawings Distance between the surface of the active detector area and the front of the flange Distance A Type A2 Type C Type (2.2 ± 0.3) mm (2.2 ± 0.3) mm (2.8 ± 0.3) mm © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 23 5 Appendix Dimensions APD130X Series (Imperial) © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 24 APD130x Dimensions APD130X/M Series (Metric) © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 25: Fiber Coupling Onto Small Detector Area

    For detectors with an active area diameter of 1.0 mm, a Thorlabs S120-xx fiber adapter is re- commended. In this case, the detector area will not be overfilled by the diverging beam out of the fiber tip.

  • Page 26: Certifications And Compliances

    APD130x 5.8 Certifications and Compliances © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 27: Manufacturer Address

    This precision device is only serviceable if returned and properly packed into the complete ori- ginal packaging including the complete shipment plus the cardboard insert that holds the en- closed devices. If necessary, ask for replacement packaging. Refer servicing to qualified per- sonnel. © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Thorlabs warrants material and production of the APD130x for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period Thorlabs will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to warranty.

  • Page 29: List Of Acronyms And References

    5 Appendix 5.13 List of Acronyms and References Acronyms Alternating Current Avalanche Photo Diode Continuous Wave Direct Current Light Emitting Diode Noise Equivalent Power Radio Frequencies Silicon Signal-to-Noise Ratio Ultraviolet References Hamamatsu - Technical Information SD-28 © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 30: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts And Weee Policy

    Contact Thorlabs for more information. Waste treat- ment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 31 www.thorlabs.com...

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