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Parameter

SFH 3410

SFH 3710

SFH 2430

SFH 5711

Functionality

Phototransistor

Phototransistor

Photodiode

Opto hybrid

(Diode + IC)

package

SmartDIL

ChipLED

DIL

ChipLED

Size

(LxWxH)[mm]

4.6 x 2.0 x 1.1

2.0 x 1.6 x 0.8

3.8 x 4.4 x 1.1

2.8 x 2.2 x 1.1

Top [°C]

-40 … +100

-40 … + 85

- 40 … + 100

- 40 …. + 100

Wavelength of

max. sensitivity

570nm

570nm

570nm

560nm

Radiant sensitive

Area [mm²]

0.29

0.29

7.65

0.16

Tcoeff [%/K]

1

1

0.16

0.3

(see datasheet)

Linearity

~10%

5

~10%

5

~1%

3% deviation from

logarithmic. curve

Photocurrent

Ipce [

µA]

@ Ev = 1000lx

500

500

5.8

30

( logarithmic

Output )

Sensitivity

Binning

Factor 1:2 of

detected illuminance

+-15%

Factor 1:2 of

detected illuminance

Qualification

profile

automotive

consumer/industrial

automotive

automotive

Table 3: Main characteristics of the different ambient light sensor devices by OSRAM

Authors: Dr. Christine Rüth, Andreas Vogler, Wilhelm Karsten

About Osram Opto Semiconductors

Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH, Regensburg, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Osram GmbH,

one of the world’s three largest lamp manufacturers, and offers its customers a range of solutions

based on semiconductor technology for lighting, sensor and visualisation applications. The

company operates facilities in Regensburg (Germany), San José (USA) and Penang (Malaysia).

All information contained in this document has been checked with the greatest care. OSRAM Opto

Semiconductors GmbH can however, not be made liable for any damage that occurs in connection

with the use of these contents.