VCNT2020
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Rev. 1.2, 21-Feb-18
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Reflective Optical Sensor with Transistor Output
DESCRIPTION
The VCNT2020 is a reflective sensor in a miniature SMD
package. It has a compact construction where the emitting
light source and the detector are arranged in the same
plane. The operating infrared wavelength is 940 nm. The
detector consists of a silicon phototransistor. The sensor
analog output signal (photo current) is triggered by
detection of reflected infrared light from a close by object.
The sensor has a built in daylight blocking filter, which
greatly suppresses disturbing ambient light and therefore
increases signal to noise ratio.
FEATURES
• Package type: SMD
• Detector type: phototransistor
• Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): 2.5 x 2 x 0.8
• Operating range within > 20 % relative collector
current: 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm
• Emitter wavelength: 940 nm
• Moisture sensitivity level (MSL): 4
• Material categorization: for definitions of
compliance please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
APPLICATIONS
• Position sensor
• Optical switch
• Optical encoder (e.g. disc and tape drives for DVD and / or
camera applications)
• Object detection (e.g. paper presence in printer and copy
machines)
Notes
(1)
CTR: current transfer ratio, I
out
/I
in
(2)
Conditions like in table basic characteristics/sensors
Note
(1)
MOQ: minimum order quantity
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PART NUMBER
DISTANCE FOR
MAXIMUM CTR
rel
(1)
(mm)
DISTANCE RANGE FOR
RELATIVE I
out
> 20 %
(mm)
TYPICAL OUTPUT CURRENT
UNDER TEST
(2)
(mA)
DAYLIGHT BLOCKING
FILTER INTEGRATED
VCNT2020 0.5 0.2 to 2.5 1.6 Yes
ORDERING INFORMATION
ORDERING CODE PACKAGING VOLUME
(1)
REMARKS
VCNT2020 Tape and reel MOQ: 3000 pcs Drypack, MSL 4
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (T
amb
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
INPUT (EMITTER)
Reverse voltage V
R
5V
Forward current I
F
100 mA
Forward surge current t
p
≤ 100 μs I
FSM
500 mA
OUTPUT (DETECTOR)
Collector emitter breakdown voltage V
(BR)CEO
20 V
Emitter collector voltage V
ECO
7V
Collector current I
C
20 mA
SENSOR
Total power dissipation T
amb
≤ 25 °C P
tot
170 mW
Ambient temperature range T
amb
-25 to +85 °C
Storage temperature range T
stg
-25 to +85 °C
Soldering temperature In accordance with Fig. 11 T
sd
260 °C