Document Number: 83765

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Rev. 1.8, 17-Aug-09

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Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output

TCST1230

Vishay Semiconductors

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

• 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

• Detection of opaque material such as paper

• Detection of magnetic tapes

Note

Note

Top view

A

C

E

C

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PRODUCT SUMMARY

PART NUMBER

GAP WIDTH

(mm)

APERTURE WIDTH

(mm)

TYPICAL OUTPUT

(mA)

DAYLIGHT

BLOCKING FILTER

INTEGRATED

TCST1230

2.8

0.5

2

Yes

ORDERING INFORMATION

ORDERING CODE

PACKAGING

REMARKS

TCST1230

Tube

MOQ: 4860 pcs, 60 pcs/tube

-

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

COUPLER

Total power dissipation

250

mW

Ambient temperature range

- 25 to + 85

°C

Storage temperature range

- 40 to + 100

°C

Soldering temperature

Distance to package 1.6 mm, t

≤ 5 s

260

°C

INPUT (EMITTER)

Reverse voltage

6V

Forward current

60

mA

Forward surge current

3A

Power dissipation

100

mW

Junction temperature

100

°C