Datasheet
TCST1230
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Vishay Semiconductors
Rev. 2.0, 21-Sep-12
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Document Number: 83765
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Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output
DESCRIPTION
The TCST1230 is a transmissive sensor that includes an
infrared emitter and phototransistor, located face-to-face on
the optical axes in a leaded package which blocks visible
light.
FEATURES
• Package type: leaded
• Detector type: phototransistor
• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 9.2 x 4.8 x 5.4
• Gap (in mm): 2.8
• Aperture (in mm): 0.5
• Typical output current under test: I
C
= 2 mA
• Daylight blocking filter
• Emitter wavelength: 950 nm
• Lead (Pb)-free soldering released
• Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
APPLICATIONS
• Optical switch
• Shaft encoder
• Detection of opaque material such as paper
• Detection of magnetic tapes
Note
• Conditions like in table basic characteristics/coupler
Note
• MOQ: minimum order quantity
Top view
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
PART NUMBER
GAP WIDTH
(mm)
APERTURE WIDTH
(mm)
TYPICAL OUTPUT
CURRENT UNDER TEST
(1)
(mA)
DAYLIGHT
BLOCKING FILTER
INTEGRATED
TCST1230 2.8 0.5 2 Yes
ORDERING INFORMATION
ORDERING CODE PACKAGING VOLUME
(1)
REMARKS
TCST1230 Tube MOQ: 4800 pcs, 60 pcs/tube -
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (T
amb
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
COUPLER
Total power dissipation T
amb
≤ 25 °C P
tot
250 mW
Ambient temperature range T
amb
- 25 to + 85 °C
Storage temperature range T
stg
- 40 to + 100 °C
Soldering temperature Distance to package 1.6 mm, t ≤ 5 s T
sd
260 °C
INPUT (EMITTER)
Reverse voltage V
R
6V
Forward current I
F
60 mA
Forward surge current t
p
≤ 10 μs I
FSM
3A
Power dissipation T
amb
≤ 25 °C P
V
100 mW
Junction temperature T
j
100 °C