TCST1030

Manufacturer: Vishay Semiconductors
Sensing Method: Transmissive
Output Configuration: Phototransistor
Current - DC Forward (If): 60mA
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max): 100mA
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max): 70V
Response Time: 15µs, 10µs
Mounting Type: Through Hole
Packaging: Tube
Sensing Distance: 0.122" (3.1mm)
Package / Case: Slotted Module, 4-Lead Dual Row
Series: *


Features:

· Gap 3 mm
· Package height: 8 mm
· Plastic polycarbonate housing
· Ambient light protected
· L = long leads
· Current Transfer Ratio (CTR) of typical 25%

Application

` Position sensor for shaft encoder
` Detection of opaque material such as paper, IBM cards, magnetic tapes etc.
` Limit switch for mechanical motions in VCR
` General purpose wherever the space is limited
` End of tape, begin of tape in streamer

Specifications

Parameter	Test Conditions	Symbol	Value	Unit
Reverse voltage		VR	6	V
Forward current		IF	60	mA
Forward surge current	tp 10 s	IFSM	3	A
Power dissipation	Tamb 25	PV	100	mW
Junction temperature		Tj	100

Description

This TCST1030 has a compact construction where the emitting-light sources and the detectors are located face-to-face on the same optical axis.

The operating wavelength is 950 nm. The detector consists of a phototransistor.

Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output