Electro-Optics Technology ET-2060 - Table of Contents; Non-Amplified Photodetector Overview; Operation of Your EOT Non-Amplified Photodetector

Electro-Optics Technology, Inc.
3340 Parkland Ct. Traverse City, MI 49686 USA
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EOT NON-AMPLIFIED PHOTODETECTOR USER’S GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing your Non-amplified Photodetector from EOT. This user’s guide will help answer any
questions you may have regarding the safe use and optimal operation of your Non-amplified Photodetector.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Non-amplified Photodetector Overview .......................................................................................................... 2
II. Operation of your EOT Non-amplified Photodetector .................................................................................... 2
III. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 3
IV. Drawings: Non-amplified Photodetectors ....................................................................................................... 4
V. Specifications: Non-amplified Photodetectors ................................................................................................ 6
VI. Schematics: Non-amplified Photodetectors ..................................................................................................... 7
VII. Warranty Statement and Repair ..................................................................................................................... 7
VIII. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................................... 8
I. Non-amplified Photodetector Overview
EOT’s Non-amplified Photodetectors contain PIN photodiodes that utilize the photovoltaic effect to
convert optical power into an electrical current. Figure 1 below identifies the main elements of your
Non-amplified Photodetector.
Figure 1: EOT Non-amplified Photodetector
When terminated into 50Ω into an oscilloscope, the pulsewidth of a laser can be measured. When
terminated into a spectrum analyzer, the frequency response of a laser can be measured.
II. Operation of your EOT Non-amplified Photodetector
A. Caution: Eye safety precautions must be followed when utilizing any equipment used in the vicinity
of laser beams. Laser beams may reflect from the surface of the detector or the optical mount and
caution must be exercised.
Sensor
Aperture
BNC
Connector