Request InfoHamamatsu CorporationHamamatsu Corp. has launched silicon avalanche photodiodes for 800-nm measurements. The S10341 series devices offer high sensitivity at 800 nm, making them suitable for use in optical rangefinders, laser radar and free-space optics. They exhibit a quantum efficiency of 75% at 800 nm and are sensitive between 400 and 1000 nm. Features include low noise, high-speed response and stable operation at low bias. The package measures 1.8 x 3.1 x 1 mm. The S10341-02’s photosensitive area has a 0.2-mm diameter. At 100x gain, it has a typical cutoff frequency of 1000 MHz and 50-pA dark current....See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics.com 5/18/2023Automotive Image SensorsHyperlux™ automotive image sensors from onsemi feature a 2.1-µm pixel size, a 150-dB high dynamic range, and LED flicker mitigation across the full automotive temperature range. 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