One-dimensional PSD

S3931 S3932

6 to 12 mm resistance length PSD for precision

distance measurement

Hamamatsu provides various types of one-dimensional PSD (position sensitive detector) designed for precision distance
measurement such as displacement meters. The S3931 and S3932 have a photosensitive area of 1 × 6 mm and 1 × 12 mm
respectively, and are mounted on a compact ceramic package with a transparent resin window. Variant types (S3931-01,
S3932-01) with a visible-cut resin window are also available.

Features Applications

Superior position detection ability Displacement sensing

High reliability Distance measurement
Easy to use 4-pin small ceramic package Proximity switching

Structure / Absolute maximum ratings

Absolute maximum ratings
Window Photosensitive Reverse voltage Operating temperature*2 Storage temperature*2
Type no. Package area size
material*1 VR max Topr Tstg
(mm) (V) (°C) (°C)
S3931 R 1×6
Ceramic 20 -10 to +60 -20 to +80
S3932 R 1 × 12
*1: R: resin coating
*2: No dew condensation
When there is a temperature difference between a product and the surrounding area in high humidity environments, dew condensation
may occur on the product surface. Dew condensation on the product may cause deterioration in characteristics and reliability.
Note: E xceeding the absolute maximum ratings even momentarily may cause a drop in product quality. Always be sure to use the product
within the absolute maximum ratings.

Electrical and optical characteristics (Typ. Ta=25 °C, unless otherwise noted)
Position
Interelectrode Dark Temp. Rise Terminal
Spectral Peak Photo detection error*3 Saturation current coefficient time
resistance capacitance
response sensitivity sensitivity E photocurrent*4
Rie ID of tr Ct
Type no. range wavelength S VR=5 V VR=5 V VR=5 V Position
Vb=0.1 V ID VR=5 V VR=5 V resolution*5
λ λp λ=λp light spot ϕ200 µm RL=1 kΩ
TCID RL=1 kΩ f=10 kHz
Min. Typ. Max. Typ. Max. Typ. Max.
(nm) (nm) (A/W) (kΩ) (kΩ) (kΩ) (µm) (µm) (µA) (nA) (nA) (times/°C) (µs) (pF) (µm)
S3931 ±30 ±120 0.15 10 1.5 40 0.2
320 to 1100 920 0.55 30 50 80 100 1.15
S3932 ±60 ±240 0.2 20 3.0 80 0.3
*3: A range of 75% of that from the center of the photosensitive surface to the edge
*4: The upper limit of linearity of photocurrent in response to the quantity of light is defined as the point where the linearity deviates by 10%.
*5: Position resolution
This is the minimum detectable light spot displacement. The detection limit is indicated by the distance on the photosensitive
surface. The numerical value of the resolution of a position sensor using a PSD is proportional to both the length of the PSD and
the noise of the measuring system (resolution deteriorates) and inversely proportional to the photocurrent (incident energy) of the
PSD (resolution improves).
· Light source: LED (900 nm) · Photocurrent: 1 µA
· Light spot size: ϕ200 µm · Circuit system input noise: 1 µV (1 kHz)
· Frequency range: 1 kHz · Interelectrode resistance: Typical value (refer to the specification table)

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Spectral response Photosensitivity temperature characteristics

(Typ. Ta=25 °C) (Typ.)
0.8 +2.0

Temperature coefficient (%/°C)

QE=100% +1.5
0.6
Photosensitivity (A/W)

+1.0

0.4

+0.5

0.2
Dark current vs. reverse voltage Terminal capacitance vs. reverse voltage
QE=50% 0

0 -0.5
300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100

Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

KPSDB0069EF KPSDB0070EF

Dark current vs. reverse voltage Terminal capacitance vs. reverse voltage
(Typ. Ta=25 °C) (Typ. Ta=25 °C, f=10 kHz)
10 nA 10 nF

1 nA 1 nF
Terminal capacitance

S3932 KPSDB0069EF S3932 KPSDB0070

Dark current

100 pA 100 pF

S3931 S3931
10 pA 10 pF

1 pA 1 pF
0.1 1 10 100 0.1 1 10 100

Reverse voltage (V) Reverse voltage (V)

KPSDB0071EF KPSDB0072EF

KSPDB0071EF KPSDB007

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Examples of position detectability (Ta=25 °C, λ=900 nm, light spot size: ϕ0.2 mm)
S3931 S3932
100 100
Position detection error (µm)

Position detection error (µm)

50 50

0 0

ormula (one-dimensional PSD)

-50 -50

-100 -100
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6

Position on PSD (mm) Position on PSD (mm)

KPSDB0011ED KPSDB0012ED

Conversion formula of spot light position on the PSD

If output signals (photocurrent) I1 and I2 are obtained from electrodes X1 and X2, then the light spot position (x) on the PSD can be
found by the following formula.

X1 X2 I2 - I1 2x
x =
I1 + I2 L KPSDB0011ED KPSDB

Photosensitive area
KPSDC0010EB

Correction for position detection error

Position detection characteristics obtained by the above formula can be corrected to reduce position detection errors. For example, the
maximum position detection error (±120 µm) of the S3931 can be significantly reduced to ±9 µm by using the least square method.

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Dimensional outlines (unit: mm)

S3931 S3932
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4.8 ± 0.2

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area 9.2 ± 0.2 surface DUHD “ VXUIDFH

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5.08 ± 0.3
(4 ×)0.25

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0.7 
1.5 ± 0.2

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Cathode (common)
&DWKRGH FRPPRQ
Anode (X2)
(4 ×) 0.4 î  $QRGH ;
Cathode (common)
5.08 ± 0.3 &DWKRGH FRPPRQ
Anode (X1) “ $QRGH ;
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KPSDA0049EB

Recommended soldering conditions

∙S
 older temperature: 260 °C (5s or less, once)
Solder the leads at a point at least 2 mm away from the package body.
Note: When you set soldering conditions, check that problems do not occur in the product by testing out the conditions in advance.

Related information
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Precautions
∙ Disclaimer
KPSDA0048EB
∙ Metal, ceramic, plastic package products

Technical note
∙ PSD

Information described in this material is current as of July 2022.

Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to improvements or other reasons. This document has been carefully prepared and the
information contained is believed to be accurate. In rare cases, however, there may be inaccuracies such as text errors. Before using these products, always
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