Description
The P171-type mini-DIL PIN/preamp consists of a PIN  coupled to a multimode fiber pigtail and a wideband linear preamplifier. The PIN incorporated is a rear-illuminated planar diode structure with a low-capacitance  active area for maximum responsivity and speed.

Features
■ Low-profile, 4-lead mini-DIL package:
    — Suitable for SONET applications
■ Optional differential output in a 6-lead mini-DIL  package
■ Transimpedance amplifier with automatic gain control (AGC)
■ Metal package:
    — Offers superior shielding for high noise immunity
■ High performance:
    — High speed (<0.5 ns typical rise and fall time)
    — High responsivity (0.85 A/W typical)
    — Low dark current
■ Planar structure for high reliability
■ Wavelength: 1.1 µm—1.6 µm
■ 50 µm core multimode fiber
■ Wide operating temperature range:
    — –40 °C to +85 °C
■ Wide bandwidth
■ Qualification program: Telcordia Technologies*  TA-NWT-983
■ Typical sensitivity:
    — –38 dBm at 155 Mbits/s
    — –33 dBm at 622 Mbits/s

Applications
■ Long-reach SONET OC-3/OC-12 and SDH  STM-1/STM-4 telecommunications applications
■ Secure digital data systems
■ Line terminal equipment

Benefits
■ Compact size
■ Easily board mounted