Vishay Intertechnology Launches Industry’s First 4-Quadrant Silicon PIN Photodiode in Surface-Mount Package, Qualified for Automotive Applications
Vishay Intertechnology has launched the industry's first 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode designed for automotive applications. This new photodiode, model K857PE, features four integrated monolithic diodes in a compact package, providing high photo sensitivity and low crosstalk. The opaque package design ensures minimal stray light interference, enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio. The K857PE operates within a temperature range of -40 °C to +110 °C and is compliant with RoHS standards. It is now available with a lead time of 10 weeks for production orders.
- Introduction of the K857PE photodiode, a breakthrough for automotive applications.
- AEC-Q101 qualified device with excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
- Compact size with high photo sensitivity and low crosstalk.
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For Small Signal Detection, AEC-Q101 Qualified Device in Opaque Package Delivers Excellent Signal to Noise Ratio and Virtually no Tolerance Between Segments
MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced the industry’s first 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode in a standard surface-mount package, qualified for automotive applications. Combining high photo sensitivity with low 0.1 % crosstalk and virtually no tolerance between its segments, the Vishay Semiconductors K857PE enables a variety of sensor and control applications for the automotive, consumer, and industrial markets.
The AEC-Q101 qualified device released today features four monolithic PIN diodes — each with an active area of 1.6 mm² — integrated into a single 4.72 mm by 4.72 mm by 0.8 mm top-view, surface-mount package. The sides of the K857PE’s package are opaque, which eliminates stray light irradiating the photodiodes, resulting in excellent signal to noise ratio. The device’s linear photo response enables small signal detection for automotive rain / light sensors, industrial automation systems, laser beam alignment, and virtual reality applications.
Built on epitaxial technology, the photodiode offers a wide sensitivity range from 690 nm to 1050 nm, with 8.5 µA reverse light current per segment at Ee = 1 mW/cm² and an 850 nm wavelength. The device features a daylight blocking filter, ± 60° angle of half sensitivity, and operates over a temperature range of -40 °C to +110 °C. RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green, the K857PE offers a floor life of 168 h in accordance with J-STD-020.
The new 4-quadrant photodiode are available now, with lead times of 10 weeks for production quantities.
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.
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Links to product datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?80136 (K857PE)
Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72157717148977926
For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com
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