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Laser detector needed..!

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Greatbuddy

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Hi doodz and doodies,
How r u all?
Let me straightly ask u my requirement..
I need a laser detector i mean a photodiode which fullfil my requirements which are following..

Laser wavelength - 630nm ,
Must capable of recieving the laser beam in 180 degrees ,
Lemme know if u need any further info.

Thanks.
 
180 degrees? That's a wide viewing angle! I think most photodiodes are going to have an angle very close to their light emitting angle, which is much shallower, like 70-120 degrees tops, so you'll probably want to use an array. You could use a small lens to bend the light from a wider area to increase the receiving angle. 630NM is red light, a CDS photo cell will work pretty could, and they're dirt cheap if you're not dead set on using a photo diode. CDS cells are also comparatively easy to interface with.
 
@Sceadwian

Can u provide the data sheet for the CDS cells?

And make me sure that the cell must be recieving not less than 120 degrees..
 
Hi doodz and doodies,
How r u all?
Let me straightly ask u my requirement..
I need a laser detector i mean a photodiode which fullfil my requirements which are following..

Laser wavelength - 630nm ,
Must capable of recieving the laser beam in 180 degrees ,
Lemme know if u need any further info.

Thanks.

180 Degrees, VERY UNLIKELY without an External Lens.
But a 2N5777 Photo transistor will detect a Visable Red Laser.

I have them, If Needed.

Gary
 
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