Infrared Phototransistors come in 1206 chip packages.
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Miniature, SMT Series OP520/OP521 exhibits response times of 15 µs with peak response to 880 nm wavelength light. Model OP520 features opaque lens to shield it from ambient light, while Model OP521 has water clear lens. Silicon NPN phototransistors are RoHS-compliant and characterized at collector-emitter voltage of 30 V, emitter-collector voltage of 5 V, and collector current of 20 mA. Power dissipation is 75 mW at 25°C and operating temperature is -25 to +85°C.
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Miniature SMT Infrared Phototransistors from OPTEK Shrink to 1206 Chip Size
CARROLLTON, TEXAS (November 3, 2005) - Providing design engineers with a miniaturized surface mount device for infrared detection in sensing applications, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a series of NPN silicon phototransistors in 1206 chip packages. Designated the OP520/OP521 Series, the surface mount devices exhibit response times of 15µs with peak response to 880nm wavelength light.
"Design engineers working with infrared sensing systems now have the option of using these miniature surface mount photodetectors, enabling them to put the sensors virtually anywhere in their systems," said Dave Birtalan, vice-president of OPTEK Technology's components business unit. "Their fast response times and high sensitivity make them ideal for machine automation applications, miniature optical encoders, and other high speed non-contact position sensing systems."
The OP520 and OP521 Series devices are silicon NPN phototransistors designed to detect 880nm wavelength infrared light. Both devices are packaged in a 1206 chip with a flat molded lens; the OP520 features an opaque lens to shield it from ambient light, while the OP521 lens is water clear, giving it a wider response range.
According to Birtalan, the OP520/OP521 Series IR detectors are part of a major expansion of OPTEK's surface mount infrared components, which will include IR LEDs and silicon NPN phototransistors in 0805 and 1206 chip size packages; 1.9mm plastic packages, and PLCCs (plastic leadless chip carriers) in a variety of mounting styles and lensing options.
Electrical performance of the OP520/521 Series is characterized at collector-emitter voltages of 30V, emitter-collector voltage of 5V, collector current of 20mA and power dissipation of 75mW at 25°C. They are RoHS-compliant, as well as compatible with high temperature (260°C) lead free soldering processes, and are rated for operation from -25°C to +85°C.
The OP520/OP521 Series are designed to be mechanically and spectrally matched to OPTEK's OP250 Series surface mount infrared LEDs.
Typical pricing for the OP520/OP521 Series phototransistors starts at $0.20 each in quantities of 1,000 pieces, with samples available immediately. Production quantity lead times are from stock to 8 weeks, if not available in stock.
For samples of the OP520/OP521 surface mount infrared sensors or more technical information, 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 OPTEKinc.com/irsmd.htm. In Europe, contact JP Delaporte at info@optek-europe.com or call +33-1-34-24-8788. In Asia, contact T.H. Swee at thswee@optekasia.com or call +852-9190-4641.
OPTEK Technology is a leading manufacturer of standard and application-specific sensors using infrared, visible, 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, the company is ISO/TS16949:2002 and BS EN ISO 9001:2000 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.
