Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | EL_PD204-6C-L3 |
| Manufacturer | EVERLIGHT |
| Product Type | SMD LED |
| Category | LED |
| Component Type | Sensor |
| Package / Case | Standard 3mm (3Φ) plastic package; black lens; package dimensions shown with ±0.25 mm tolerance unless otherwise specified |
| Device Type | High speed, high sensitivity PIN photodiode; standard 3Φ plastic package |
| Chip Material | Silicon |
| Lens Color | Black |
| Reverse Voltage | 32 V max; Ta=25°C |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +85 °C; Ta=25°C absolute maximum rating |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +100 °C; Ta=25°C absolute maximum rating |
| Soldering Temperature | 260 °C max; soldering time ≤5 seconds |
| Power Dissipation | 150 mW max; at or below 25°C free air temperature |
| Spectral Bandwidth Range | 760 to 1100 nm; Ta=25°C |
| Spectral Bandwidth Relative Sensitivity | 0.5; range of spectral bandwidth, Ta=25°C |
| Peak Sensitivity Wavelength | 940 nm typ; Ta=25°C |
| Open-Circuit Voltage | 0.42 V typ; Ee=1 mW/cm², λp=940 nm, Ta=25°C |
| Short-Circuit Current | 4.3 µA typ; Ee=1 mW/cm², λp=940 nm, Ta=25°C |
| Reverse Light Current | 3.9 µA min, 6 µA typ; Ee=1 mW/cm², λp=940 nm, VR=5 V, Ta=25°C |
| Reverse Dark Current | 10 nA max; Ee=0 mW/cm², VR=10 V, Ta=25°C |
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage | 32 V min; IR=100 µA, Ee=0 mW/cm², Ta=25°C |
| Total Capacitance | 10 pF typ; VR=5 V, f=1 MHz, Ta=25°C |
| Rise Time | 10 ns typ; VR=10 V, RL=100 Ω, Ta=25°C |
| Fall Time | 10 ns typ; VR=10 V, RL=100 Ω, Ta=25°C |
| View Angle | 45° typ; 2θ1/2, Ta=25°C; table lists IF=20 mA |
| Luminous Intensity Tolerance | ±10%; datasheet note |
| Dominant Wavelength Tolerance | ±1 nm; datasheet note |
| Forward Voltage Tolerance | ±0.1 V; datasheet note |
| Hand Soldering Tip Temperature | 300 °C max; 30 W max iron, soldering time 3 seconds max, distance 3 mm min from solder joint to epoxy bulb |
| DIP Soldering Preheat Temperature | 100 °C max; 60 seconds max |
| DIP Soldering Bath Temperature and Time | 260 °C max, 5 seconds max; distance 3 mm min from solder joint to epoxy bulb |
| Cleaning Solvent | Isopropyl alcohol only; room temperature, no more than 1 minute; dry at room temperature before use |
| Storage Condition | 30°C or less and 70% RH or less; after shipment from Everlight; storage life limit 3 months |
| Packing Quantity | 200 to 1000 pcs per bag, 4 bags per box, 10 boxes per carton |
| Compliance | Pb free; RoHS compliant version; EU REACH compliance |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
EVERLIGHT EL_PD204-6C-L3 is a silicon PIN photodiode described in the manufacturer datasheet as a high speed, high sensitivity device. It uses a standard 3mm (3Φ) plastic package with a black lens, with package dimensions shown using ±0.25 mm tolerance unless otherwise specified.
Optical response is specified across 760 to 1100 nm at 0.5 relative sensitivity, with a typical peak sensitivity wavelength of 940 nm. At Ee=1 mW/cm² and λp=940 nm, the device has 0.42 V typical open-circuit voltage, 4.3 µA typical short-circuit current, and 3.9 µA minimum to 6 µA typical reverse light current at VR=5 V.
For circuit and assembly limits, EL_PD204-6C-L3 is rated for 32 V maximum reverse voltage, 150 mW maximum power dissipation, and -25 to +85 °C operating temperature. Soldering guidance includes 260 °C maximum for 5 seconds, 300 °C maximum hand-soldering tip temperature for 3 seconds, and isopropyl alcohol only for cleaning at room temperature for no more than 1 minute.
Key Features
- High speed, high sensitivity PIN photodiode sensor
- Silicon chip material in standard 3Φ plastic package
- Black lens specified in device selection guide
- 760 to 1100 nm spectral bandwidth range
- 940 nm typical peak sensitivity wavelength
- 10 ns typical rise and fall times
- 10 pF typical total capacitance at 1 MHz
- 10 nA maximum reverse dark current
- 32 V maximum reverse voltage rating
- Pb free, RoHS compliant, EU REACH compliance
Typical Applications
- 940 nm infrared detection
- High speed optical sensing
- Photodiode receiver circuits
- Near-infrared light measurement
- Black-lens sensor assemblies
- 3mm through-hole sensor designs
- Low-capacitance detector circuits
Procurement Notes
When requesting a quote for EL_PD204-6C-L3, 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_PD204-6C-L3?
EL_PD204-6C-L3 is a high speed, high sensitivity silicon PIN photodiode from EVERLIGHT. It is supplied in a standard 3mm (3Φ) plastic package with a black lens.
What wavelength range does EL_PD204-6C-L3 detect?
The datasheet specifies a spectral bandwidth range of 760 to 1100 nm at Ta=25°C, with relative sensitivity of 0.5 across that range and a typical peak sensitivity wavelength of 940 nm.
What are the switching times for this photodiode?
Rise time and fall time are both specified as 10 ns typical. These timing values apply at VR=10 V, RL=100 Ω, and Ta=25°C according to the datasheet conditions.
What soldering limits apply to EL_PD204-6C-L3?
General soldering temperature is 260 °C maximum for no more than 5 seconds. Hand soldering allows a 300 °C maximum tip temperature for 3 seconds using a 30 W maximum iron.
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.