Vertical Cavity Surface
Emitting Laser in Plastic
T-1 Package
OPV232
Features
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850nm VCSEL Technology
High thermal stability
Low drive current/high output intensity
Plastic T-1 convex lens for extra narrow beam
angle.
Technical Data
Description
The OPV232 is a high performance 850nm VCSEL pack-
aged for sensing applications. This product’s combina-
tion of features including high speed, high output power
and concentric beam makes it an ideal transmitter for
integration into all types of position sensing equipment.
Applications include:
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(T
A
= 25° C unless otherwise noted)
Maximum Forward Peak Current
Maximum Reverse Voltage
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Soldering Lead Temperature
30 mA
5 Volts
-40 to +125°C
-40
to
+85° C
260° C for 10 Seconds
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♦
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Photoelectric Sensors
Light Curtains
Position Sensors
Encoders
Additional laser safety information can be found
on the Optek website. See application #221.
Classification is not marked on the device due to
space limitations. See package outline for
centerline of optical radiance. Operating devices
beyond maximum rating may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
September 2004
Issue 1.1
Optek Technology, Inc.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 323-2200
sensor@optekinc.com
www.optekinc.com
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OPV232 Technical Data
Electrical/Optical Characteristics
(at 25
°C
unless otherwise specified)
SYMBOL
P
OT
I
TH
V
F
I
R
R
S
η
λ
∆λ
∆η/∆T
θ
∆λ/∆T
∆l
TH
/∆T
N
ri
∆V
F
/∆T
NOTES:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Threshold Current is based on the two line intersection method specified in Telcordia GR-468-Core. Line 1 from 6 mA to 8 mA. Line 2 from 0
mA to 2 mA.
Series Resistance is the slope of the Voltage-Current line from 8 to 12 mA.
Slope efficiency, is the slope of the best fit LI line from 8 mA above threshold to 12 mA.
PARAMETER
Total Power Out
Threshold Current
Forward Voltage
Reverse Current
Series Resistance
Slope Efficiency
Wavelength
Optical Bandwidth
Temp Coefficient of Slope Efficiency
Beam Divergence
Temp Coefficient of Wavelength
Temp Coefficient of Threshold Current
Relative Intensity Noise
Temperature Coefficient for V
F
MIN
1.4
2.0
TYP
MAX
4.5
6.0
2.15
30
UNITS
mW
mA
V
nA
ohms
mW/mA
TEST CONDITION
I
F
= 12 mA
Note 1
I
F
= 12 mA
V
R
= 5 V
Note 2
Note 3
14
0.17
830
40
860
0.85
-0.40
3
0.06
±1.5
-123
-2.5
nm
nm
%/°C
Degree
nm/°C
mA
dB/Hz
mV/°C
(0° - 70° C)
(0° - 70° C)
Optek reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
Optek Technology, Inc.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 323-2200
sensor@optekinc.com
September 2004
Issue 1.1
www.optekinc.com
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