Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | EL_PD204-6B |
| Manufacturer | EVERLIGHT |
| Product Type | SMD LED |
| Category | LED |
| Component Type | Sensor |
| Package / Case | Standard 3Φ plastic package; 3 mm photodiode; dimensional tolerances ±0.25 mm unless otherwise specified |
| Device Type | PIN photodiode; standard 3Φ plastic package |
| Chip Material | Silicon |
| Lens Color | Black |
| Reverse Voltage | 32 V; absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 °C; absolute maximum rating |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +100 °C; absolute maximum rating |
| Soldering Temperature | 260 °C; absolute maximum rating |
| Power Dissipation | 150 mW; at or below 25°C free air temperature |
| Range of Spectral Bandwidth | Min 0.5 nm, Typ 840 nm, Max 1100 nm; Ta=25°C |
| Wavelength of Peak Sensitivity | Typ 940 nm; Ta=25°C |
| Open-Circuit Voltage | Typ 0.42 V; Ee=1 mW/cm², λp=940 nm, Ta=25°C |
| Short-Circuit Current | Typ 3.0 μA; Ee=1 mW/cm², λp=940 nm, Ta=25°C |
| Reverse Light Current | Min 1.0 μA, Typ 3.0 μA; Ee=1 mW/cm², λp=940 nm, VR=5 V, Ta=25°C |
| Reverse Dark Current | Max 10 nA; Ee=0 mW/cm², VR=10 V, Ta=25°C |
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage | Min 32 V, Typ 170 V; Ee=0 mW/cm², IR=100 μA, Ta=25°C |
| Total Capacitance | Typ 5 pF; VR=5 V, f=1 MHz, Ta=25°C |
| Rise Time | Typ 6 ns; VR=10 V, RL=100 Ω, Ta=25°C |
| Fall Time | Typ 6 ns; VR=10 V, RL=100 Ω, Ta=25°C |
| Spectral Matching | Visible and infrared emitting diode matched |
| Packing Quantity | 200 to 1000 pcs per bag; 4 bags per inner carton; 1 inner carton per outside carton |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
EL_PD204-6B is an EVERLIGHT high speed PIN photodiode sensor in the LED category. The device uses silicon chip material and a black lens in a standard 3Φ plastic package. The package is identified as a 3 mm photodiode, with dimensional tolerances of ±0.25 mm unless otherwise specified.
At Ta=25°C, the device has a typical peak sensitivity wavelength of 940 nm and is specified as matched to visible and infrared emitting diodes. Electrical response values include 3.0 μA typical short-circuit current under Ee=1 mW/cm² at λp=940 nm, 1.0 μA minimum and 3.0 μA typical reverse light current at VR=5 V, and 10 nA maximum reverse dark current at VR=10 V.
For high-speed sensing circuits, EL_PD204-6B provides 5 pF typical total capacitance at VR=5 V and 1 MHz, with 6 ns typical rise time and 6 ns typical fall time at VR=10 V and RL=100 Ω. Assembly and handling limits include 260°C soldering temperature, 150 mW power dissipation, and operating temperature from -40 to +85°C.
Key Features
- PIN photodiode in standard 3Φ plastic package
- Silicon chip material with black lens color
- 3 mm photodiode package format
- 940 nm typical peak sensitivity wavelength
- Visible and infrared emitting diode matched
- 5 pF typical total capacitance at 5 V
- 6 ns typical rise time at VR=10 V
- 6 ns typical fall time at VR=10 V
- 10 nA maximum reverse dark current
- -40 to +85 °C operating temperature
Typical Applications
- Visible emitter matching
- Infrared emitter matching
- 940 nm optical sensing
- High-speed light detection
- Reverse-biased photodiode circuits
- Compact 3 mm sensor assemblies
Procurement Notes
When requesting a quote for EL_PD204-6B, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.
If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.
For LED and optoelectronic sourcing, brightness bin, wavelength or color temperature bin, forward voltage range, viewing angle, moisture sensitivity level and soldering process limits may affect final selection, availability and lead time.
FAQ
What type of device is EL_PD204-6B?
EL_PD204-6B is specified as a high speed PIN photodiode sensor from EVERLIGHT. It is supplied in a standard 3Φ plastic package and is categorized here under LED based on the provided product information.
What wavelength is EL_PD204-6B optimized around?
The datasheet facts list a typical wavelength of peak sensitivity of 940 nm at Ta=25°C. The device is also described as matched to visible and infrared emitting diodes.
What response speed does this photodiode provide?
EL_PD204-6B has a typical rise time of 6 ns and a typical fall time of 6 ns when measured at VR=10 V, RL=100 Ω, and Ta=25°C.
What are the main temperature ratings for EL_PD204-6B?
The operating temperature range is -40 to +85°C, and the storage temperature range is -40 to +100°C. The soldering temperature rating is 260°C, all taken from the absolute maximum rating facts.
Technical Review & Sourcing Note
Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.
This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.