Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser in Plastic T-1 Package Technical Data OPV230 Features • • • • • 850nm VCSEL Technology High thermal stability Low drive current/high output intensity Narrow and concentric beam angle Plastic Lateral Flat Lens Package Description The OPV230 is a high performance 850nm VCSEL packaged for sensing applications. This product’s combination 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. Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25° C unless otherwise noted) Applications include: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Photoelectric Sensors Light Curtains Position Sensors Encoders Maximum Forward Peak Current 30 mA Maximum Reverse Voltage 5 Volts Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Soldering Lead Temperature -40 to +100°C -40 to +85° C 260° C for 10 Seconds 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 cause devices to exceed rated classification March 2004 Issue 1.2 Optek Technology, Inc. Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 323-2200 Page 1 of 4 [email protected] www.optekinc.com OPV230 Technical Data Electrical/Optical Characteristics (at 25 °C unless otherwise specified) SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITION POT Total Power Out 1.4 4.5 mW IF = 12 mA ITH Threshold Current 2.0 5.5 mA Note 1 VF Forward Voltage 2.15 V IF = 12 mA IR Reverse Current 30 nA VR = 5 V RS Series Resistance 40 ohms Note 2 η Slope Efficiency 0.17 mW/mA Note 3 λ Wavelength 830 ∆λ ∆η/∆T θ 14 Optical Bandwidth Temp Coefficient of Slope Efficiency Beam Divergence 860 nm 0.85 nm -0.40 %/°C 12 Degree ∆λ/∆T Temp Coefficient of Wavelength 0.06 nm/°C (0° - 70° C) ∆lTH/∆T Temp Coefficient of Threshold Current ±1.5 mA (0° - 70° C) Relative Intensity Noise -123 dB/Hz Temperature Coefficient for VF -2.5 mV/°C Nri ∆VF/∆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. 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 Page 2 of 4 [email protected] March 2004 Issue 1.2 www.optekinc.com OPV230 Technical Data Output Power vs. Forward Current 1.4 20°C Normalized Output Power (12mA, 25 °C) 1.2 0°C 1.0 70°C 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Forward Current (mA) Forward Voltage vs. Forward Current 2.2 0°C Forward Voltage (V) 2.0 20°C 70°C 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 March 2004 Issue 1.2 Forward Current (mA) Optek Technology, Inc. Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 323-2200 Page 3 of 4 [email protected] www.optekinc.com OPV230 Technical Data Mechanical Dimensions: Invisible Light emits from this surface VCSEL 1 Anode 2 Cathode March 2004 Issue 1.2 Optek Technology, Inc. Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 323-2200 Page 4 of 4 [email protected] www.optekinc.com