The S5821 series, from Hamamatsu, are silicon PIN photodiodes. These high performance PIN photodiodes offer a high sensitivity over a wide spectral range, visible to near IR light. They offer high performance and high reliability at a lower cost. Suitable applications for the S5821 series include optical switches, automotive optical sensors and general photometry.
Features of the S5821 PIN photodiodes: High speed responses Low dark current Low thermal capactiance Wide spectral response Package: TO-18 Active area: 1.2 mm dia Operating temperature: -40 to +100 °C