Document Number: 83760

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Rev. 1.7, 17-Aug-09

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Reflective Optical Sensor with Transistor Output

TCRT5000, TCRT5000L

Vishay Semiconductors

DESCRIPTION

The TCRT5000 and TCRT5000L are reflective sensors

which include an infrared emitter and phototransistor in a

leaded package which blocks visible light. The package

includes two mounting clips. TCRT5000L is the long lead

version.

FEATURES

• Package type: leaded

• Detector type: phototransistor

• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 10.2 x 5.8 x 7

• Peak operating distance: 2.5 mm

• Operating range within > 20 % relative collector

current: 0.2 mm to 15 mm

• 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

• Position sensor for shaft encoder

• Detection of reflective material such as paper, IBM cards,

magnetic tapes etc.

• Limit switch for mechanical motions in VCR

• General purpose - wherever the space is limited

Notes

Note

19156_2

19156_1

C

C

A

E

Top view

PRODUCT SUMMARY

PART NUMBER

DISTANCE FOR

(mm)

DISTANCE RANGE FOR

(mm)

TYPICAL OUTPUT

(mA)

DAYLIGHT

BLOCKING FILTER

INTEGRATED

TCRT5000

2.5

0.2 to 15

1

Yes

TCRT5000L

2.5

0.2 to 15

1

Yes

ORDERING INFORMATION

ORDERING CODE

PACKAGING

REMARKS

TCRT5000

Tube

MOQ: 4500 pcs, 50 pcs/tube

3.5 mm lead length

TCRT5000L

Tube

MOQ: 2400 pcs, 48 pcs/tube

15 mm lead length

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

INPUT (EMITTER)

Reverse voltage

5V

Forward current

60

mA

Forward surge current

3A

Power dissipation

100

mW

Junction temperature

100

°C