Overview
The document provides information on MAZeT's compact 3-element color sensor designed for industrial color recognition and checking. It highlights the sensor's suitability for low-scale applications with high dynamics, emphasizing its compact design, high-quality filters, and synchronous recording capabilities.

Principal Assembly
The color sensors consist of three Si-PIN photodiodes integrated on a chip, arranged in a ring with a 2.0 mm diameter. These photodiodes are equipped with dielectric spectral filters for red, green, and blue colors. The sensors are available in TO5 and SOP8 packages, with options for custom packaging.

High-Quality Color Filter
The MCS3 sensors use dielectric spectral filters, which offer better aging resistance and high temperature stability compared to absorption-based filters. These filters can be customized for specific applications, such as limiting the color gamut.

Signal Processing
The sensors provide anodes and a common cathode for each color range. Photocurrent is amplified and converted into voltage using a multi-channel transimpedance amplifier. The output voltage can be adjusted with suitable resistors, and an A/D converter can digitize the voltages for further processing.

Advantages
The three-field color sensors require only three measured values, allowing for low-cost and fast signal processing. The MCS3's compact design enables smaller measuring systems compared to traditional instruments. Unlike LED-measuring systems, the MCS3 measures all three colors simultaneously, making it ideal for time-critical applications.