OPV322 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) OPTEK Technologies – Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser in Pill Package

Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting
Laser in Pill Package
OPV322
• 850nm VCSEL technology
• High thermal stability
• Low drive current
• High output power
• Narrow Beam Angle
The OPV322 is a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) packaged in a dome lens pill package. VCSEL
offer many advantages in sensing applications when compared to infrared LEDs. These devices require substan-
tially lower drive currents to obtain the same amount of output power as LEDs. This feature allows VCSELs to be
used in low power consumption applications such as battery operated equipment.
The dome lens packaging creates a narrow beam angle from the device. Long distance applications may benefit
from this feature as secondary optics may be eliminated, reducing total system cost. The OPV322 is optically and
spectrally compatible with Optek’s standard detector products such as the OP600 series phototransistors, OP300
series photodarlingtons and the OP900 series photodiodes.
Applications
• Non-contact position sensing
• Photoelectric sensors
• Optical encoders
• Light curtains
EMISSION DIRECTION
Additional laser safety information can be
found on the Optek website. See application
bulletin #221.
Classification is not marked on the device
due to space limitations. See package out-
line for centerline of optical radiance. Oper-
ating devices beyond maximum rating may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
VCSEL
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Optek reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
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