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Laser suits long distance sensing applications.

September 29, 2004 - Model OPV232 low drive current vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) is available in plastic, 3 mm high T-1 package with dome lens that creates 3° beam angle. This 850 nm VCSEL offers max forward peak current of 30 mA and reverse voltage of 5 V. With –40 to +85ºC operating temperature, product is optically and spectrally compatible with OPTEK phototransistors, photodarlingtons, and photodiodes.

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Release date: September 21, 2004

OPTEK Introduces Low Drive Current VCSEL For Long Distance Sensing Applications

OPTEK’s OPV232 offers high thermal stability for low power consumption apps...

CARROLLTON, TX (September 21, 2004) — TT electronics OPTEK Technology recently introduced a low drive current vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) for long distance sensing applications. Designated the OPV232, the 850nm VCSEL is available in a low cost plastic T-1 package and features a dome lens that creates a narrow 3-degree beam angle.

VCSEL technology offers many advantages in sensing applications when compared to infrared LEDs. The OPV232 VCSEL requires substantially lower drive currents to obtain the same amount of output power as LEDs, enabling the device to be used in low power consumption applications such as battery operated equipment.

“At OPTEK, we are constantly striving to offer our customers a variety of VCSEL options to affordably accommodate every application,” said Gary Cawley, OPTEK Technology Business Development Manager for Optical Components. “The OPV232 is available in a low cost plastic package and long distance applications benefit from its narrow beam angle because it eliminates the need for secondary optics, thus reducing the total system cost.”

The 3mm OPV232 VCSEL is well suited for position sensing applications such as photoelectric sensors, optical encoders, light curtains, office equipment and industrial systems. The OPV232 is optically and spectrally compatible with OPTEK’s standard detector products such as phototransistors, photodarlingtons and photodiodes.

The OPV232 features superior electrical characteristics with a maximum forward peak current of 30mA and reverse voltage of 5V. The maximum operating temperature range for the VCSEL is –40ºC to +85ºC and the T-1 package offers a low profile height of 3mm.

Typical pricing for the OPV232 VCSEL is $5.06 each in quantities of 1K and lead times are from stock to 8 weeks.

For more information about OPTEK’s VCSEL technology, contact TT electronics OPTEK Technology at 1645 Wallace Dr., Carrollton, TX, 75006; call 972-323-2200, e-mail at sensors@optekinc.com or visit OPTEK on the web at www.optekinc.com.

OPTEK Technology is a leading provider of custom sensing solutions which incorporate the use of infrared, magnetic and fiber optic technologies focused on applications in office machines, industrial equipment, encoders, automotive electronics, military and high-reliability applications, and medical diagnostic equipment. Headquartered in Carrollton, TX, with additional facilities in Juarez, Mexico, the company is QS-9000 and ISO 9001 certified. OPTEK Technology was acquired by TT electronics in December 2003.

TT electronics plc is a global electronics company manufacturing a broad range of advanced electronic components, assemblies and sensor modules for the automotive, industrial, telecommunication, computer and aerospace markets.

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Gary Cawley Business Development Manager
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Phone: 972-323-2338

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Phone: 919-872-8172

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Company Information:
Name: Optek Technology, Inc.
Address: 1215 W. Crosby Rd.-T, P.O. Box 31615
City: Carrollton
State: TX
ZIP: 75006-6905
Country: USA
Phone: 800-259-2219
FAX: 972-323-2396
http://www.optekinc.com

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