Document Number: 83763

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Rev. 1.8, 20-Sep-10

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Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output

TCST1030

Vishay Semiconductors

DESCRIPTION

The TCST1030 is a transmissive sensor that include 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): 8.3 x 4.7 x 8.15

• Gap (in mm): 3.1

• Aperture: none

• 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

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PRODUCT SUMMARY

PART NUMBER

GAP WIDTH

(mm)

APERTURE WIDTH

(mm)

TYPICAL OUTPUT

(mA)

DAYLIGHT

BLOCKING FILTER

INTEGRATED

TCST1030

3.1

-

2.4

Yes

ORDERING INFORMATION

ORDERING CODE

PACKAGING

REMARKS

TCST1030

Tube

MOQ: 5200 pcs, 65 pcs/tube

3.4 mm lead length

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

COUPLER

Total power dissipation

≤ 25 °C

250

mW

Ambient temperature range

- 25 to + 85

°C

Storage temperature range

- 25 to + 100

°C

Soldering temperature

1.6 mm from case, t

≤ 10 s

260

°C

INPUT (EMITTER)

Reverse voltage

6V

Forward current

60

mA

Forward surge current

≤ 10 μs

3A

Power dissipation

≤ 25 °C

100

mW

Junction temperature

100

°C