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TCST5250 Transmissive Optical Sensor by Vishay Intertechnology

The TCST5250 is a transmissive sensor comprising a phototransistor and an emitter arranged face-to-face on the optical axes in a leaded package which blocks visible light. The sensor may be used as an optical switch or a shaft encoder.

Key Features

The key features of the TCST5250 are:

  • It has a leaded package type
  • The detector type is a phototransistor
  • The dimensions (L x W x H in mm): are 14.3 x 6 x 9.5
  • Has a gap (in mm) of 2.7 and an aperture of 0.5 mm.
  • Typical output current under test: IC = 1.5 mA
  • Daylight blocking filter and an emitter wavelength of 950 nm
  • Lead (Pb)-free soldering released
  • Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in accordance to WEEE 2002

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