Document Number: 81147

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Rev. 1.0, 17-Aug-09

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Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output

TCST2103, TCST2202, TCST2300

Vishay Semiconductors

DESCRIPTION

The

TCST2103,

TCST2202,

and

TCST2300

are

transmissive sensors that include an infrared emitter and

phototransistor, located face-to-face on the optical axes in a

leaded package which blocks visible light. These part

numbers include options for aperture width.

FEATURES

• Package type: leaded

• Detector type: phototransistor

• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 24.5 x 6.3 x 10.8

• Gap (in mm): 3.1

(TCST2103)

• 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

• Photo interrupter

• Counter

• Encoder

Note

Note

19180_3

Top view

+

+

E

D

7.6 mm

0.3"

19180_4

PRODUCT SUMMARY

PART NUMBER

GAP WIDTH

(mm)

APERTURE WIDTH

(mm)

TYPICAL OUTPUT CURRENT

(mA)

DAYLIGHT

BLOCKING FILTER

INTEGRATED

TCST2103

3.1

1

4

Yes

TCST2202

3.1

0.5

2

Yes

TCST2300

3.1

0.25

0.5

Yes

ORDERING INFORMATION

ORDERING CODE

PACKAGING

REMARKS

TCST2103

Tube

MOQ: 1020 pcs, 85 pcs/tube

With mounting flange

TCST2202

Tube

MOQ: 1020 pcs, 85 pcs/tube

With mounting flange

TCST2300

Tube

MOQ: 1020 pcs, 85 pcs/tube

With mounting flange

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

COUPLER

Total power dissipation

250

mW

Ambient temperature range

- 55 to + 85

°C

Storage temperature range

- 55 to + 100

°C

Soldering temperature

Distance to package: 2 mm; t

≤ 5 s

260

°C