# Photodiode

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** FIT0180 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/mini-photocell.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/mini-photocell.html.md))

This photodiode is made out of environment-friendly materials(no Cadmium and Lead) compared with the traditional CDS photoresistor. It can be used to generate a current when light hits the body of the diode. Depending on your project, this can be easier to work with than a photoresistor.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $1.95 (inc GST) — $1.77 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $1.68 (exc GST) · 12+ $1.61 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 23 today, and up to 180 more in 8–12 days.

## Description

This photodiode is made out of environment-friendly materials(no Cadmium and Lead) compared with the traditional CDS photoresistor. It can be used to generate a current when light hits the body of the diode. Depending on your project, this can be easier to work with than a photoresistor.

## Tech Specs

- Head Diameter: 5mm
- Voltage: 5V
- Power Consumption: 70mW
- Operating Temperature: -25~+85°C
- Storage Temperature: -40~+100°C
- Soldering Temperature: 260(<3s)°C
 
## Documents

- Datasheet

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/imgp5522-1.jpg)