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Figure 6: Typical Output Noise (µV) as a Function of Temperature (ºC)

The Model 7511A is a high gain, low noise optical receiver employing an avalanche photodiode (APD) with a nominal bandwidth of 35 MHz and high dynamic range capable of driving a 50 Ω load with fast saturation recovery.