Datasheet
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Rev. 1.5, 17-Aug-09 1
Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output
TCST5250
Vishay Semiconductors
DESCRIPTION
The TCST5250 is a transmissive sensor that includes an
infrared emitter and a 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): 14.3 x 6 x 9.5
• Gap (in mm): 2.7
• Aperture (in mm): 0.5
• Typical output current under test: I
C
= 1.5 mA
• Daylight blocking filter
• Emitter wavelength: 950 nm
• Lead (Pb)-free soldering released
• Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in
accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC
APPLICATIONS
• Optical switch
• Shaft encoder
Note
(1)
Conditions like in table basic characteristics/coupler
Note
(1)
MOQ: minimum order quantity
19208_1
C
C
A
E
CE
21834
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PART NUMBER GAP WIDTH
(mm)
APERTURE WIDTH
(mm)
TYPICAL OUTPUT
CURRENT UNDER TEST
(1)
(mA)
DAYLIGHT
BLOCKING FILTER
INTEGRATED
TCST5250 2.7 0.5 1.5 Yes
ORDERING INFORMATION
ORDERING CODE PACKAGING VOLUME
(1)
REMARKS
TCST5250 Tube MOQ: 4860 pcs, 30 pcs/tube -
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(1)
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
OUTPUT (DETECTOR)
Collector emitter voltage V
CEO
70 V
Emitter collector voltage V
ECO
7V
Collector current I
C
100 mA