Description
BPW20R is a planar Silicon PN photodiode in a hermetically sealed short TO–5 case, especially designed for high precision linear applications.
Due to its extremely high dark resistance, the short circuit photocurrent is linear over seven decades of
illumination level.

FEATUREs
Hermetically sealed TO–5 case
Flat glass window
Cathode connected to case
Wide viewing angle ϕ= ±50

Large radiant sensitive area (A=7.5 mm²)
Suitable for visible and near infrared radiation
High sensitivity
UV enhanced
Low dark current
High shunt resistance
Excellent linearity
For photodiode and photovoltaic cell operation