The TSL1401CS linear photodiode sensor array consists of a 128x1 array of photodiodes, associated charge amplifier circuitry, and a pixel data-hold function that provides simultaneous-integration start and stop times for all pixels. (read more)

The TSL3301 is a high-sensitivity linear photodiode array with a pixel density of 300 dpi (pixels-per-inch). The device has a built-in 8-bit ADC with a 3-wire serial interface. The array consists of 102 pixels, each measuring 85um high by 77um wide and spaced on 85um centers. (read more)

The TCS230 programmable RGB color sensing light-to-frequency converter combines configurable silicon photodiodes and a current-to-frequency converter on a single monolithic CMOS integrated circuit. The output is a square wave (50% duty cycle) and frequency directly proportional to light intensity (irradiance). (read more)

Bridgewater, New Jersey – September 7, 2007 – Hamamatsu Corporation is now offering the S9706 digital color sensor for various color detection applications, such as display color adjustment, backlight dimmers in liquid crystal displays, and environmental color temperature detection (read more)

The TCS230 RGB color sensing programmable light-to-frequency converter combines configurable silicon photodiodes and a current-to-frequency converter on a single monolithic CMOS integrated circuit. The output is a square wave (50% duty cycle) and frequency directly proportional to light intensity (irradiance). (read more)

The Photopic Filtrode Photodiode chip was designed to mimic the response of the human eye. The part is a standard Blue- Enhanced photodiode that has a filter applied to it using an API patented process. As this process is done at the wafer level, almost any size or shape of photodiode can be filtered in this fashion. (read more)

Hamamatsu Corporation has introduced the G8931-20, an InGaAs avalanche photodiode with a large, 0.2 mm diameter active area and high-speed response of 0.9 GHz. The device is suitable for applications such as distance measurement, spatial light transmission, low-light-level detection, and optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR). (read more)

Melles Griot offers a wide selection of mounted silicon and PIN photodiodes, along with amplifiers, integrating spheres, and accessories, which can be assembled to meet specific laboratory requirements. (read more)

The new S9345 Si PIN dual-element photodiode has been developed to optimize reflection-mode optical switches. Using the triangulation method the S9345 can be used for near-far detection. (read more)

The PerkinElmer L-series of monolithic self-scanning linear photodiode arrays offers a high-quality, low-cost solution for spectroscopy and colorimetry applications in the 300-1000nm range. The combination of high sensitivity, low dark current, low switching noise, and high saturation charge of the L-series provides excellent dynamic range and great flexibility in setting integration time. (read more)