Selection guide - March 2013 Photo IC Sophisticated sensors integrated with photosensitive element and signal processing circuit

Photo IC The photo IC is a light receiver element with various functions. It integrates a photosensitive element and a signal processing circuit into one package. Features of HAMAMATSU Photo ICs Photo ICs offer the following features not available on sensor devices using discrete components such as photodiodes and op amp circuits. (1) Small and lightweight (2) Highly resistant to noise from electromagnetic induction (3) High reliability (4) No troublesome amp wiring (high cost-performance) Different package types are available to meet user’s component mounting needs. We also accept custom orders...

Photo IC for general use Schmitt trigger circuit photo IC Digital output These photo ICs are comprised of a photodiode, amp, schmitt trigger circuit and output transistor, all integrated into a single chip. Type no. Peak sensitivity wavelength (nm) Operating supply voltage (V) Threshold light level Open collector output, “H” level output at light input Open collector output, “L” level output at light input Open collector output, “L” level output at light input Visible-cut small plastic with lens Clear plastic with lens Light modulation photo IC Digital output These light modulation photo ICs...

Illuminance sensors Analog/Digital output Photo ICs with spectral response characteristics close to human visual sensitivity. Photo IC diodes are as easy to use as a photodiode, yet offer high current output similar to phototransistors. Light-to-frequency converter photo IC is also available. Type no. Product name Reverse voltage [Supply voltage] (V) Spectral response range (nm) Sensitivity in infrared region SIP type clear plastic Surface mount type clear plastic SIP type clear plastic Low effect of infrared remote control light on sensitivity Digital Light-to-frequency (for direct connection...

Photo IC for special use Transmitter/Receiver photo IC and Red LED for optical link (POF) Digital output (Receiver photo IC) These are transmitter/receiver devices designed for plastic optical fiber communications. The transmitter photo IC contains a red LED and its driver IC. The receiver photo IC is a monolithic photo IC made up of a PIN photodiode and analog amplifier integrated onto one chip. Operating supply voltage (V) Fiber coupled optical power (dBm) Data rate Operating temperature range (°C) Receiver level P-ECL output Receiver photo IC S8046 Receiver photo IC S7141-10 Compliant with...

Photo IC for optical switch Analog/Digital output This photo IC includes functions needed for industrial optical switches. Operating supply voltage (V) Allowable background light level*16 (lx) High sensitivity type, Digital output Large allowable background light level, Digital output Spectral response range (nm) Threshold light level (µW/mm2) 0.05 Analog output Surface mount type clear plastic SIP type clear plastic *16: Background light illuminance on the sensor surface that causes the sensor sensitivity to drop by 20% Photo IC for laser beam synchronous detection Digital output These are photo...

Application examples of photo IC HAMAMATSU photo ICs are widely used for many different applications. Station ticket gate: passenger sensing Clocks: light/dark sensing Light modulation photo IC Air conditioner: light/dark sensing Photo IC diode Vending machine: light/dark sensing Large screen TV: light/dark sensing Auto lighting equipment: light/dark sensing Auto hand washer: hand sensing Light modulation photo IC Boiler: flame monitor Photo IC diode

Factories Safety devices Light modulation Photo IC, Photo IC for optical switch Detection of product passage Light modulation Photo IC, Photo IC for optical switch Digital copiers / Multifunctional digital office machines Paper size detection Mirror and lens positioning Light modulation Photo IC Photo IC for encoder/module Signal transmission Sorter leftover paper detection Transmitter/Receiver photo IC for optical link Light modulation Photo IC Color toner contrast detection Laser origin point detection for writing on print drum Digital color sensor, I2C compatible color sensor Photo IC laser...