Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting
Laser in TO-46 Package
OPV302
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850nm VCSEL technology
High thermal stability
Low drive current
High output power
Narrow Beam Angle
The OPV302 is a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) packaged in a dome lens TO-46 package.
VCSELs offer many advantages in sensing applications when compared to infrared LEDs. These devices require
substantially lower drive currents to obtain the same amount of output power as LEDs. This feature allows
VCSELs to be used in low power consumption applications such as battery operated equipment.
The dome lens packaging creates a narrow beam angle from the device. Long distance applications may benefit
from this feature as secondary optics may be eliminated, reducing total system cost. The OPV302 is optically and
spectrally compatible with Optek’s standard detector products such as the OP800 series phototransistors, OP830
series photodarlingtons and the OP910 photodiode.
Applications
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Non-contact position sensing
Photoelectric sensors
Optical encoders
Light curtains
.210
.190
.186
.180
Emission
Surface
OPV302
Pin
1
2
3
Connection
VCSEL Anode
VCSEL Cathode
No Connection
VCSEL
.050 M AX
.030 M AX
1
2
3X .500 MIN
3X
2
Additional laser safety information can be
found on the Optek website. See application
bulletin #221.
Classification is not marked on the device
due to space limitations. See package out-
line for centerline of optical radiance. Oper-
ating devices beyond maximum rating may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
.019
.016
1
3
.230
.209
.100
Pb
RoHS
A subsidiary of
TT electronics plc
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.—
1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323– 2396 sensors@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
VCSEL in TO-46 Package
OPV302
Absolute Maximum Ratings
T
A
= 25
o
C unless otherwise noted
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Lead Soldering Temperature [1/16 inch (1.6mm) from case for 5 sec with soldering iron]
Maximum Forward Peak Current, Continuous
Maximum Reverse Voltage
Maximum Forward Current, Pulsed (1µs P.W., 10% D.C.)
-40°
to
+100° C
0°
to
+85° C
260° C
(1)
12 mA
5V
48mA
Electrical Characteristics
(T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
SYMBOL
P
OT
I
TH
V
F
I
R
R
S
η
λ
Δλ
θ
Δη/ΔT
Δλ/ΔT
Δl
TH
ΔV
F
/ΔT
PARAMETER
Total Power Out
Threshold Current
Forward Voltage
Reverse Current
Series Resistance
Slope Efficiency
Wavelength
Optical Bandwidth
Beam Divergence
Temp Coefficient of Slope Efficiency
Temp Coefficient of Wavelength
Temp Variance of Threshold Current
Temp Coefficient for Forward Voltage
MIN
1.5
TYP
MAX
UNITS
mW
CONDITIONS
I
F
= 7 mA
Note 2
I
F
= 7 mA
V
R
= 5 V
Note 3
Note 4
3.0
2.2
100
20
0.28
840
860
0.85
4
-0.50
0.06
±1.0
-2.5
55
mA
V
nA
ohms
mW/mA
nm
nm
Degrees
%/°C
nm/°C
mA
mV/°C
FWHM
(0° - 70°C), Note 4
(0° - 70°C)
(0° - 70°C), Note 2
(0° - 70°C)
NOTES:
(1) RMA flux is recommended. Solder dwell time can be increased to 10 seconds when flow soldering.
(2) Threshold Current is based on the two line intersection method specified in Telcordia GR-468-Core. Line 1 from 4 mA to 6 mA. Line 2 from 0 mA to 0.5 mA.
(3) Series Resistance is the slope of the Voltage-Current line from 5 to 8 mA.
(4) Slope efficiency, is the slope of the best fit LI line from 5 mA to 8 mA with 0.25mA test intervals.
Typical Angular Output
100%
200%
Normalized Output Power vs.
Forward Current
Normalized at 7mA, 25°C
60%
Normalized Output Power
80%
Relative Output
100%
40%
20%
0%
-90
-60
-30
0
30
60
90
0%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Angular Displacement—Degrees
OPTEK Technology Inc.—
1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323– 2396 sensors@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
Forward Current—mA
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