BPW21R The Vishay Dale BPW21R is a planar silicon PN photodiode in a hermetically sealed TO-5 package. It is designed for high-precision linear applications.
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BPW21R

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The Vishay Dale BPW21R is a planar silicon PN photodiode in a hermetically sealed TO-5 package. It is designed for high-precision linear applications.
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BPW21R Specifications Quick View

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Active Area
Angle of Half Sensitivity
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Diode Capacitance (Typical @ VR = 5 V, f = 1 MHz, E = 0)
Diode Capacitance (Typical @ VR= 0 V, f = 1 MHz, E = 0)
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Power Dissipation
Radiant Sensitive Area
Reverse Dark Current
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BPW21R Description

Short technical summary and product information.

The Vishay Dale BPW21R is a planar silicon PN photodiode housed in a hermetically sealed TO-5 package, specifically engineered for high-precision linear applications. Its design ensures linearity over seven decades of illumination level due to extremely high dark resistance, while maintaining a logarithmic correlation between open circuit voltage and illumination.

 

Key electrical characteristics include a reverse voltage rating of 10V, a power dissipation of 300mW at 50°C, and a typical forward voltage of 1.0V at 50mA. The photodiode exhibits a typical reverse dark current of 23nA and diode capacitance values of 1.2nF at 0V and 4nF at 5V (both at 1MHz).

 

This photodiode features a spectral response ranging from 420nm to 675nm, with an angle of half sensitivity of ±50°. The radiant sensitive area is 7.5mm². It is mounted via through-hole.

 

The BPW21R is suitable for applications such as sensors in exposure and color measuring purposes. It is compliant with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and WEEE 2002/96/EC.

BPW21R Quick Information

Product Type: Photodiode
Canonical Name: BPW21R Silicon PN Photodiode
Subcategory: Photodiodes

BPW21R Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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BPW21R Features

  • Hermetically sealed TO-5 package.
  • High precision linear applications.
  • Spectral range 420nm to 675nm.
  • Through-hole mounting type.
  • Low dark current.

BPW21R Applications

  • Used in optical light detection systems
  • Suitable for optical communication devices
  • Ideal for sensing ambient light levels
  • Applied in light measurement instruments

BPW21R FAQs

5 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.
What is the operating temperature range for the BPW21R photodiode?

The operating temperature range is -40°C to +125°C.

What is the spectral response range of the BPW21R photodiode?

The spectral response range is from 420nm to 675nm.

What is the reverse voltage rating for the BPW21R photodiode?

The reverse voltage rating is 10 V.

What is the package type for the BPW21R photodiode?

The package type is TO-5.

How is the BPW21R photodiode mounted?

The BPW21R photodiode is mounted through hole.

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