TCST1230 Datasheet, PDF (1/7 Pages) Vishay Siliconix – Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor Output

TCST1230
Vishay Telefunken
Transmissive Optical Sensor with Phototransistor
Output
Description
This device has a compact construction where the
emittig-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.
Applications
D Position sensor for shaft encoder
D Detection of opaque material such as paper,
IBM cards, magnetic tapes etc.
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D Limit switch for mechanical motions in VCR
D Read/ write head position in data storage
equipment
D General purpose – wherever the space is limited
Features
D Gap 3 mm
D Package height: 6 mm
D Aperture 0.5 mm
D Plastic polycarbonate housing
D Current Transfer Ratio (CTR) of typical 5%
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E
C
C
Top view
Order Instruction
Ordering Code
TCST1230
Resolution (mm) / Aperture (mm)
0.4
/
0.5
Remarks
High density packing
Document Number 83765
Rev. A4, 08–Jun–99
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