March 30, 2010 – For design engineers with the requirement for a compact infrared sensor, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a small surface mount packaged photo light sensor with a digital output ideal for applications with limited space. Designated the OPL611 Series, the sensors feature data rates to 250kBaud and consist of a Photologic chip encapsulated in transparent molded plastic, providing optical coupling as well as mechanical protection.
The sensor is ideal for use in a variety of sensing applications, including machine automation and safety, assembly line automation, non-contact reflective object and interruptive sensing, as well as end-of-travel, object, and paper sensing.The OPL611 Series surface mount sensors measure just 3mm x 3mm with a height of 1mm, and are mechanically and spectrally matched to OPTEK’s OP180, OP200, OP250, OP270 and OP280 Series infrared LEDs. Available with buffer and inverter 10K internal pull-up as well as open collector outputs, the sensors feature a direct TTL/LSTTL CMOS interface.
Minimum input power is 1.0mW/cm2, VCC ranges from 4.5 to 16V, and operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C.
