GUVCL-S10GD

Product catalog summary

Overview

This document presents technical specifications and application details for the GUVCL-S10GD, an Aluminium Gallium Nitride (AlGaN) based Schottky-type photodiode designed for UV-C light detection, particularly in the 265-280 nm wavelength range.

Key Features

Aluminium Gallium Nitride (AlGaN) material base
Schottky-type photodiode structure
Operates in photovoltaic mode
Exhibits strong solar blindness (insensitivity to visible and UV-A/B light)
Optimized for UV-C LED monitoring applications

Applications

Pure UV-C monitoring
Sterilization lamp monitoring
UV-C LED output measurement at wavelengths 265 nm, 270 nm, and 280 nm

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter	Symbol	Min	Max	Unit	Remarks
Storage Temperature	Tst	-40	90	℃
Operating Temperature	Top	-30	85	℃
Reverse Voltage	Vr,max		3	V	Maximum reverse voltage
Forward Current	If,max		1	mA
Optical Power Density	Popt		100 mW/cm²	W/cm²	Maximum optical power density
Soldering Temperature	Tsol		260	℃	Max 10 seconds

Note: For optical power densities exceeding 100,000 µW/cm², contact the manufacturer.

Electrical and Optical Characteristics (at 25℃)

Parameter	Symbol	Min	Typ	Max	Unit	Test Conditions / Remarks
Dark Current	Id		1		nA	Vr = 0.1 V
Photo Current	Iph	135	150	165	μA	UVC LED, 1 mW/cm²
Temperature Coefficient	Itc		0.1		%/℃	UVC LED
Responsivity	R		0.12		A/W	λ = 280 nm, Vr = 0 V
Spectral Detection Range	λ	230		320	nm	Range where responsivity is at least 10% of peak
Active Area			0.076		mm²

Responsivity Curve

The responsivity curve shows the photodiode’s sensitivity across wavelengths from 200 nm to 400 nm, with peak responsivity near 280 nm. Responsivity values range from 0 to approximately 0.05 A/W in the UV-C region, confirming suitability for UV-C LED detection.

Mechanical Details

The document includes solder pad dimensions (in mm) for mounting the photodiode, facilitating integration into electronic assemblies.

Handling and Cautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the device; proper ESD precautions must be observed.
Soldering temperature should not exceed 260℃ and duration should be limited to 10 seconds to avoid damage.

Summary

The GUVCL-S10GD photodiode is a specialized UV-C sensor optimized for monitoring UV-C LEDs and sterilization lamps. It offers low dark current, good responsivity at 280 nm, and robust operation within specified temperature and voltage limits. The device’s solar blindness and photovoltaic operation mode make it ideal for precise UV-C detection in various applications.

Catalog excerpts

Aluminium Gallium Nitride Based Material Schottky-type Photodiode Photovoltaic Mode Operation Good Solar Blindness Outline Diagrams and Dimensions (265,270,280nm) Pure UV-C Monitoring Sterilization Lamp Monitoring Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Test Conditions Reverse Voltage Forward Current Optical Source Power Range Soldering Temperature ※Notice: apply to us in the case that Optical Source Power is over 100,000㎼/㎠. Characteristics (at 25℃) Parameter Dark Current Photo Current Temperature Coefficient Spectral Detection Range Active area Responsivity Curve Optical Power(mW) ESD can damage the device hence please avoid ESD.

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