VCNT2020 Reflective Optical Sensor Saves Space and Lowers Costs for Smart Home, Industrial, and Office Applications
Vishay is introducing a new reflective optical sensor for smart home, industrial, and office applications. Saving space compared to previous-generation solutions, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNT2020 combines an infrared emitter, silicon phototransistor detector, and daylight blocking filter in a miniature 2.5 mm by 2.0 mm by 0.8 mm surface-mount package.
Feature List
- Combines an infrared emitter, silicon phototransistor detector, and daylight blocking filter
- Compact QFN surface-mount package
- Measures only 2.5 mm by 2.0 mm by 0.8 mm
- Features wettable flanks to enable optical inspection of solder joints
- Detection range of 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm
- Emitter wavelength of 940 nm
- Typical current transfer ratio (CTR) of 8% under test conditions
- Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 4 for reflow soldering according to J-STD-020
- RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green
Applications
- Optical switching in office equipment and home appliances
- Optical encoding in disc and tape drives for DVD and / or camera applications
- Paper presence detection in printers and copy machines
