{"product_id":"low-noise-balanced-photodetector-si-ingaas-400-1700-nm-sma-output-for-laser-optical-signal-detection","title":"Low-Noise Balanced Photodetector – Si \/ InGaAs, 400–1700 nm, SMA Output for Laser \u0026 Optical Signal Detection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Noise Balanced Photodetector for Optical Signal Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for optical communication experiments, laser signal detection, and fast optical pulse measurements, this \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced photodetector\u003c\/strong\u003e provides low-noise differential detection through an SMA interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo detector versions are available: \u003cstrong\u003eSilicon (Si)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e400–1100 nm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eInGaAs\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e800–1700 nm\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering visible, near-infrared, and common optical communication wavelength ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a high gain of up to \u003cstrong\u003e103 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, the detector is suitable for laboratory experiments, optical research, DIY photonics projects, and experimental system development where sensitive optical signal detection is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for differential optical signal detection and improved noise rejection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Noise Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suitable for detecting weak optical signals in experimental environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e – Up to \u003cstrong\u003e103 dB gain\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensitive signal measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMA Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e – Convenient connection to oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Detector Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSi:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–1100 nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInGaAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800–1700 nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue PCB Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compact open-board format for integration into custom optical experiments and DIY setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Application Range\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suitable for optical communication, laser detection, fast optical pulse experiments, and photonics development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔬 Optical communication experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔴 Laser signal detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ Fast optical pulse detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📡 Optical signal monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 Photonics research \u0026amp; 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