SFH 206 K is a Silicon PIN photodiode with short switching time and 5mm plastic package. It is mainly used in computer flash devices, photointerrupters, industrial electronics and measurement, control and control circuits.
The SFH 206 K is a silicon PIN photodiode designed for applications such as computer‑controlled flashes, photointerrupters and industrial electronics. It features a short switching time of about 20 ns, a wide spectral sensitivity from 400 nm to 1100 nm, and is supplied in a 5‑mm plastic LED package, also available on tape.
Key electrical characteristics include a reverse voltage rating of 32 V, total power dissipation of 150 mW, dark current below 30 nA, capacitance of 72 pF at 1 MHz, and an open‑circuit voltage of 365 mV. The device offers a radiant‑sensitive area of 0.4 × 0.3 mm and a quantum yield of 0.90 electrons at 850 nm. This manual is written in German.
| Switching time | typ. 20 ns |
|---|---|
| Package | 5‑mm‑LED plastic package |
The typical switching time is about 20 ns.