TCRT5000(L)

Document Number 83760

Rev. 1.6, 04-Sep-06

Vishay Semiconductors

www.vishay.com

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TCRT5000

TCRT5000L

Reflective Optical Sensor with Transistor Output

Description

The TCRT5000 and TCRT500L are reflective sensors

which include an infrared emitter and phototransistor

in a leaded package which blocks visible light. The

package includes two mounting clips. TCRT5000L is

the long lead version.

Features

• Package type: Leaded

• Detector type: Phototransistor

• Dimensions:

L 10.2 mm x W 5.8 mm x H 7.0 mm

• Peak operating distance: 2.5 mm

• Operating range: 0.2 mm to 15 mm

• Daylight blocking filter

• Emitter wavelength 950 nm

• Lead (Pb)-free soldering released

• Lead (Pb)-free component in accordance to RoHS

2002/95/EC and WEEE 2002/96/EC

Applications

• Position sensor for shaft encoder

• Detection of reflective material such as paper, IBM

cards, magnetic tapes etc.

• Limit switch for mechanical motions in VCR

• General purpose - wherever the space is limited

Order Instructions

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Input (Emitter)

Part Number

Remarks

Minimum Order Quantity

TCRT5000

3.5 mm lead length

4500 pcs, 50 pcs/tube

TCRT5000L

15 mm lead length

2400 pcs, 48 pcs/tube

Parameter

Test condition

Symbol

Value

Unit

Reverse voltage

5V

Forward current

60

mA

Forward surge current

3A

Power dissipation

100

mW

Junction temperature

100

°C

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