Datasheet
Document Number: 81147 For technical questions, contact: sensorstechsupport@vishay.com
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Rev. 1.0, 17-Aug-09 1
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
• Typical output current under test: I
C
= 4 mA
(TCST2103)
• Typical output current under test: I
C
= 2 mA (TCST2202)
• Typical output current under test: I
C
= 0.5 mA (TCST2300)
• 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
(1)
Conditions like in table basic characteristics/coupler
Note
(1)
MOQ: minimum order quantity
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
UNDER TEST
(1)
(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 VOLUME
(1)
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
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(1)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
COUPLER
Total power dissipation T
amb
≤ 25 °C P
tot
250 mW
Ambient temperature range T
amb
- 55 to + 85 °C
Storage temperature range T
stg
- 55 to + 100 °C
Soldering temperature Distance to package: 2 mm; t ≤ 5 s T
sd
260 °C