Vishay Semiconductor TMD5100 User's Manual
Summary
Discover the TEMD5100 photodiode, a high-sensitivity, fast-response PIN detector featuring an integral IR filter ($\lambda =950 \text{ nm}$). Designed as a cost-effective replacement for traditional TO–5 devices, it offers superior performance with a large active area and wide viewing angle. This comprehensive manual provides engineers and designers with detailed specifications on electrical characteristics, light sensitivity curves, and capacitance measurements. It is the ideal component for applications requiring robust, high-speed photon detection.
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TEMD5100 Vishay Semiconductors
Silicon PIN Photodiode Description TEMD5100 is a high speed and high sensitive PIN photodiode in a miniature flat plastic package. Its top view construction makes it ideal as a low cost replace- ment of TO–5 devices in many applications. The epoxy package itself is an IR filter, spectrally matched to Ga As or Ga As on Ga Al As IR emitters (p=950nm). The large active area combined with a flat case gives a high sensitivity at a wide viewing angle.
Features Large radiant sensitive area (A=7.5 mm2) Wide angle of half sensitivity ϕ = ± 65 High photo sensitivity Fast response times Small junction capacitance Plastic case with IR filter (=950 nm)
Applications High speed photo detector
Absolute Maximum Ratings Tamb = 25C
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Value Unit
Reverse Voltage VR Power Dissipation Tamb 25 C PV m W Junction Temperature Tj Storage Temperature Range Tstg –55...+100 Soldering Temperature t 3 s Tsd Thermal Resistance Junction/Ambient Rth JA K/W
www.vishay.com Document Number 81553
1 (5)Rev. 3, 25-May-00
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Manual Details
| Brand | Vishay |
|---|---|
| Pages | 6 |
| File Size | 113.34 KB |
| Published | May 31, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function and construction of the TEMD5100 photodiode?
It is a high speed, sensitive PIN photodiode with an IR filter on its epoxy package.
How does the device perform at 950nm wavelengths?
It has a typical short-circuit current of 50 µA and open-circuit voltage of 3.5 V at 950 nm.
What is the recommended maximum ambient temperature for operation?
The absolute maximum ratings show a power dissipation (P) of 215 mW at T° = -25°C amb.
Is this component suitable for specialized applications like high-angle viewing detectors?
Yes, its large active area and flat case provide high sensitivity at a wide viewing angle (ϕ = ± 65º).