Santec IPD-8-F Tap-Integrated Photo Detector 8-Channel C L-Band DWDM PCB

Santec IPD-8-F Tap-Integrated Photo Detector 8-Channel C L-Band DWDM PCB

The Santec IPD-8-F is an 8-channel tap-integrated photo detector designed for inline optical power monitoring in fiber optic systems. Each channel combines a fiber tap coupler and photodetector into a single compact pigtailed module, eliminating the need for a separate fiber coupler and standalone detector. The module is designed for direct PCB mounting, making it suitable for integration into optical subsystems where space is at a premium.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Santec Corporation
• Model: IPD-8-F
• Type: Tap-Integrated Photo Detector
• Number of Channels: 8
• Wavelength Coverage: C-Band and L-Band
• Configuration: Tap coupler and photodetector integrated per channel — no external coupler required
• Insertion Loss: Low (tap-integrated design minimizes loss)
• Sensitivity: High sensitivity photodetection
• Form Factor: PCB-mountable module
• Connector: Individual fiber pigtails with threaded barrel connectors per channel
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Includes: All 8 detector pigtails, foam-protected in original Santec box

Applications

Tap-integrated photodetectors like the IPD-8-F are used for per-channel optical power monitoring in dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission systems, optical amplifiers (such as EDFAs), and wavelength-selective optical switches. By integrating the tap coupler and photodetector in one compact package, the IPD eliminates external splitter hardware and simplifies the optical assembly on the PCB level. This makes it well suited for original equipment manufacturers building optical line cards, DWDM transponders, amplifier gain-control circuits, and switch monitoring modules where channel-by-channel power feedback is required. C-band and L-band coverage addresses the primary transmission windows used in long-haul and metro DWDM networks.