Industrial Electronics

High-performance Si PIN photodiode for FSO, laser and analysis applications

24 April 2026

Hamamatsu Photonics announces the release of the S15152 silicon (Si) PIN photodiode, engineered to support researchers and engineers requiring accurate, high‑speed detection in laser‑based and electronics instrumentation. With strong infrared sensitivity and high response, this model expands the toolkit available for optical measurement, free space optical (FSO) communication and dimensional analysis.

Key benefits

Source: Hamamatsu PhotonicsSource: Hamamatsu Photonics

  • Easy integration into compact or high‑volume electronics: Surface-mount package
  • Meets environmental and RoHS‑compliant manufacturing requirements: Lead‑free solder compatible
  • Ensures reliable, fast data acquisition for modern optical systems: High sensitivity and speed

Target applications

The S15152 supports a broad range of optical communication and sensing applications, particularly those requiring a wide field of view, including:

  • FSO communication (FSO)
  • Laser radar systems
  • Optical power meters
  • Barcode readers
  • Measurement and analysis
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