TCPT1200

Vishay Telefunken

Subminiature Transmissive Optical Sensor with

Phototransistor Output
Description
This device has a compact construction where the
emitting light source and the detector is located face
to face on the same optical axes. The operating wave-
length is 950 nm.

Applications
D Accurate position sensor for encoder,
D Detection for motion direction,
D Suitable for computer mouse and track-balls 14848

Features
D Gap 2 mm
A Coll
D Package height: 4 mm
D Parts shipped taped and reeled 2000 pcs/ reel
D Soldering method according to
CECC00802 table 1, class B or C Cath E
D Surface Mountable Technology (SMD) 13895

Order Instruction
Ordering Code Resolution (mm) / Aperture (mm) Remarks
TCPT1200 0.24 / 0.3

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input (Emitter)
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Value Unit
Reverse voltage VR 5 V
Forward current IF 25 mA
Pulse forward current tp = 0.1 ms; tp / T = 0.01 IFP 100 mA
Power dissipation Tamb ≤ 25°C PV 75 mW

Output (Detector)
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Value Unit
Collector emitter voltage VCEO 70 V
Emitter collector voltage VECO 7 V
Collector current IC 20 mA
Power dissipation Tamb ≤ 25°C PV 75 mW

Coupler
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Value Unit
Total power dissipation Tamb ≤ 25°C Ptot 150 mW
Ambient temperature range Tamb –40 to +85 °C
Storage temperature range Tstg –40 to +100 °C
Soldering temperature t≤5s Tsd 230 °C

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Electrical Characteristics (Tamb = 25°C)
Input (Emitter)
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Forward voltage IF = 15 mA VF 1.2 1.5 V
Reverse current VR = 5 V IR 10 mA
Junction capacitance VR = 0 V, f = 1 MHz Cj 50 pF

Output (Detector)
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Collector emitter voltage IC = 1 mA VCEO 70 V
Emitter collector voltage IE = 100 mA VECO 7 V
Collector emitter cut-off VCE = 25 V, IF = 0, E = 0 ICEO 10 100 nA
current

Coupler
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Collector current VCE = 5 V, IF = 15 mA IC 300 500 mA
Collector emitter IF = 15 mA, IC = 0.05 mA VCEsat 0.4 V
saturation voltage

200
Ptot – Total Power Dissipation ( mW )

IF = 15 mA + VC = 5 V
Sensor
150

100
74HCT14

50
Emitter / Detector
10 kW VE UQ

0
0 25 50 75 100 GND GND 13887
13664 Tamb – Ambient Temperature ( °C )

Figure 1. Derating diagram Figure 2. Application example

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Typical Characteristics (Tamb = 25_C, unless otherwise specified)
1000.0 1.3
IF=15mA
1.2

VF – Forward Voltage ( V )
I F – Forward Current ( mA )

100.0

1.1
10.0
1.0

1.0
0.9

0.1 0.8
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100
13660 VF – Forward Voltage ( V ) 13661 Tamb – Ambient Temperature ( °C )

Figure 3. Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage Figure 6. Forward Voltage vs. Ambient Temperature
VCEsat – Collector Emitter Saturation Voltage ( V )

0.180 1.0
IF=15mA
0.160 0.9 VCE=5V
IC=50mA
0.8
IC – Collector Current ( mA )

0.140
0.7 IF=15mA
0.120
0.6
0.100
0.5
0.080
0.4
0.060
0.3
0.040 IF=5mA
0.2
0.020 0.1
0 0
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100
13662 Tamb – Ambient Temperature ( °C ) 13663 Tamb – Ambient Temperature ( °C )

Figure 4. Collector Emitter Saturation Voltage vs. Figure 7. Collector Current vs. Ambient Temperature
Ambient Temperature

10.000 10000
VCE=5V VCE=10V
IF=0
IC – Collector Current ( mA )

ICEO– Collector Dark Current,

1.000 1000
with open Base ( nA )

0.100 100

0.010 10

0.001 1
0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
13665 IF – Forward Current ( mA ) 96 11875 Tamb – Ambient Temperature ( °C )

Figure 5. Collector Current vs. Forward Current Figure 8. Collector Dark Current vs. Ambient Temperature

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1.25
s
I Crel – Relative Collector Current

1.00

0.75

0.50

0.25

0
–1.5 –1.0 –0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5
13658 s – Displacement ( mm )

Figure 9. Relative Collector Current vs. Displacement

Packing
Dampproof packing
Products will be packed in anti-humidity aluminium bags to prevent the products from moisture absorption
during transportation and storage. Each bag contains a desiccant with moisture indicators. In the event bags
absorb moisture, the indicators change their color from blue to pink.
Recommended method of storage
Dry box storage is recommended to prevent the parts from moisture absorption. The following conditions
should be preserved if dry boxes are not available.
Storage temperature: 10 to 30°C Storage humidity: 60% RH max
In case of moisture absorption the device will recover to the former condition by drying under the following
recommended conditions:
Taped version: 60°C/ 48 h Untaped version: 60°C/ 48 h

Aluminium bag

Label

Reel

14940

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Dimensions of TCPT1200 in mm

12899

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Dimensions of Reel and Shape in mm

13722

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Dimensions of Tape in mm

13721

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It is the policy of Vishay Semiconductor GmbH to

1. Meet all present and future national and international statutory requirements.

2. Regularly and continuously improve the performance of our products, processes, distribution and operating
systems with respect to their impact on the health and safety of our employees and the public, as well as
their impact on the environment.

It is particular concern to control or eliminate releases of those substances into the atmosphere which are known as
ozone depleting substances ( ODSs ).

The Montreal Protocol ( 1987 ) and its London Amendments ( 1990 ) intend to severely restrict the use of ODSs and
forbid their use within the next ten years. Various national and international initiatives are pressing for an earlier ban
on these substances.

Vishay Semiconductor GmbH has been able to use its policy of continuous improvements to eliminate the use of
ODSs listed in the following documents.

1. Annex A, B and list of transitional substances of the Montreal Protocol and the London Amendments respectively

2 . Class I and II ozone depleting substances in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 by the Environmental
Protection Agency ( EPA ) in the USA

3. Council Decision 88/540/EEC and 91/690/EEC Annex A, B and C ( transitional substances ) respectively.

Vishay Semiconductor GmbH can certify that our semiconductors are not manufactured with ozone depleting
substances and do not contain such substances.

We reserve the right to make changes to improve technical design and may do so without further notice.
Parameters can vary in different applications. All operating parameters must be validated for each customer application
by the customer. Should the buyer use Vishay Telefunken products for any unintended or unauthorized application, the
buyer shall indemnify Vishay Telefunken against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, arising out of, directly or
indirectly, any claim of personal damage, injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use.

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Telephone: 49 ( 0 ) 7131 67 2831, Fax number: 49 ( 0 ) 7131 67 2423

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