Photo IC / Selection guide

Selection guide - March 2015
Photo IC
Sophisticated sensors integrated with photosensitive element and signal processing circuit
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
Photo IC
The photo IC is a light receiver element with various functions. It integrates a photosensitive element and a signal processing circuit into one package.
Features of Hamamatsu Photo ICs
Photo ICs offer the following features not available on sensor devices using discrete components such as photodiodes and
op amp circuits.
(1) Small and lightweight
(2) Highly resistant to noise from electromagnetic induction
(3) High reliability
(4) No troublesome amp wiring (high cost-performance)
Different package types are available to meet user’s component mounting needs. We also accept custom orders so feel
free to make inquiries.
Package lineup
Through-hole mounting type
SIP
(single inline package)
With lens
With dual lens
DIP
(dual inline package)
Surface mount type
Ceramic package
Pre-mold type
High reliability
Gull wing type
WLP
(wafer level package)
COB
(chip on board)
Straight lead type
With filter
For detailed information and data on the products listed in this catalogue, see the datasheets that are available from our
website www.hamamatsu.com
Photo IC for general use
Schmitt trigger circuit photo IC
Digital output
These photo ICs are comprised of a photodiode, amp, schmitt trigger circuit and output transistor, all integrated into a single chip.
Type no.
Peak sensitivity
wavelength
(nm)
Operating supply
voltage
(V)
Threshold light level
1.5 max.*1
850
Package
Open collector output,
“H” level output at
light input
Open collector output,
“L” level output at
light input
Open collector output,
“L” level output at
light input
S4810
S6289
Features
Photo
(µW/mm2)
2.2 to 7.0
0.25 max.*1
S7610-10
Visible-cut
small plastic
with lens
Clear plastic
with lens
*1: λp=890 nm
Light modulation photo IC
Digital output
These light modulation photo ICs employ synchronous optical detection to ensure stable output even under fluctuating background light.
Type no.
S4282-51
Peak sensitivity
wavelength
(nm)
Operating supply
voltage
(V)
Threshold
light level*2
(µW/mm2)
Allowable background
light level*3
(lx)
0.7
10000
800
4000
S4289-61
0.2
850
S6809
3000
S6846
4.5 to 16
0.7
800
S6986
10000
S7136
850
0.2
3000
800
0.7
10000
S7136-10
S10053
Features
Package
Large allowable
background light level,
“L” level output at
light input
Asynchronous
detection,
“L” level output
at light input
High sensitivity,
Small hysteresis,
“L” level output at
light input
High sensitivity,
“L” level output at
light input
Large allowable
background light level,
“L” level output at
light input
High sensitivity,
“L” level output at
light input
Photo
DIP*4 type
clear plastic
DIP type
visible-cut
plastic
SIP*5 type
visible-cut
plastic
SIP type
visible-cut
plastic
SIP type
clear plastic
DIP type
visible-cut
plastic
High sensitivity, Surface mount type
visible-cut
“L” level output at
plastic
light input
Large allowable
Surface
mount type
background light level,
“L” level output at
small clear plastic
light input
*2: λp=940 nm *3: Background light level under which 5 µW/mm2 (min.) signal light can be detected *4: Dual inline package *5: Single inline package
Phototransistors
Analog output
Phototransistors amplify the current generated by the input of light. Compared to photodiodes, a large output current can be
derived even from a small photosensitive area
Type no.
Peak sensitivity
wavelength
(nm)
Photocurrent*6
(mA)
Dark current
max.
(nA)
Collector-emitter
saturation voltage
1000 lx
(V)
Package
S2829
850
1.0
100
(VCE=20 V)
0.4 max.
(Ic=0.3 mA)
Visible-cut small
plastic with lens
S4404-01
870
2.5
100
(VCE=15 V)
0.4 max.
(Ic=0.5 mA)
Visible-cut plastic
with lens
*6: VCE=5 V, 1000 lx, measured with a CIE standard “A” light source at 2856 K
Photo
Illuminance sensors
Analog/Digital output
Photo ICs with spectral response characteristics close to a human visual sensitivity. Photo IC diodes are as easy to use as a photodiode,
yet offer a high current output similar to phototransistors. Light-to-frequency converter photo IC is also available.
Type no.
Product name
Output
Reverse voltage
[Supply voltage]
(V)
Spectral
response range
(nm)
S7183
Photocurrent
2856 K, 100 lx
Features
0.75 to 1.25 mA
-0.5 to +16
Sensitivity in
infrared region
300 to 1000
Package
SIP type
clear plastic
1.4 to 2.2 mA
Surface
mount type
clear plastic
S9066-211SB
0.19 to 0.35 mA
SIP type
clear plastic
S9067-201CT
Low output
fluctuations for
0.18 to 0.34 mA light sources at
different color
temperature,
S7184
Photo IC
diode
Analog
S9648-200SB
300 to 820
0.18 to 0.34 mA
S11153-01MT
Low effect of
infrared remote
control light
0.325 to 0.495 mA on sensitivity
S10604-200CT
0.21 to 0.39 mA
S11154-201CT
Spectral response
0.075 to 0.145 mA nearly equal to human
visual sensitivity
-0.5 to +12
480 to 640
Digital
Light-to-frequency (for direct connection
converter photo IC to microcontroller)
S9705
[2.7 to 5.5]
380 to 640
50 kHz*8
CMOS level
digital output
Photo
COB*7 type
small clear
plastic
Head-on type
clear plastic
Surface
mount type
clear plastic
COB type
small clear
plastic
Surface
mount type
clear plastic
*7: Chip on board *8: Output frequency
Color sensors
Digital output
These are color sensors sensitive to red, green and blue light. Detected signals are output serially as digital data.
Type no.
Product name
S9706*9
Digital
color sensor
S11012-01CR*10
Peak sensitivity
wavelength
(nm)
Operating
Photosensitive
Photosensitivity
supply voltage area all elements
(V)
(mm)
Color Low gain High gain
Blue
465
Blue
0.21 (LSB/lx)
Green
540
Green
0.45 (LSB/lx)
4.1 (LSB/lx)
Red
615
Red
0.64 (LSB/lx)
5.8 (LSB/lx)
Blue
465
Blue
0.3 (LSB/lx)
2.6 (LSB/lx)
Green
540
Green
0.6 (LSB/lx)
5.3 (LSB/lx)
Red
615
Red
1.4 (LSB/lx)
12.9 (LSB/lx)
3.0 to 5.5
1.2 × 1.2
(9 × 9 elements)
Features
1.9 (LSB/lx)
12-bit
digital output,
2-stage
sensitivity
switchable
function*11
16-bit
digital output,
1.22 × 0.56 Green 7.61 (count/lx) 76.2 (count/lx)
I C compatible Green 530
2-stage
2.25 to 3.63
S11059-01WT
sensitivity
(10 × 4 elements) Red 9.48 (count/lx) 94.5 (count/lx)
color sensor
Red
615
switchable
1.66 (count/lx) 13.5 (count/lx)
IR
855
IR
function*12
16-bit
Blue
460
Blue 4.4 (count/lx) 44.8 (count/lx)
digital output,
1.22 × 0.56 Green 8.3 (count/lx) 85.0 (count/lx)
I2C compatible Green 530
2-stage
S11059-02DT/-03DS
2.25 to 3.63
sensitivity
(10 × 4 elements) Red 11.2 (count/lx) 117.0 (count/lx)
color sensor
615
Red
switchable
3.0
(count/lx)
30.0
(count/lx)
IR
855
IR
function*12
*9: If excessive vibration is continuously applied to the glass filter, there is a risk that the filter may come off, so secure the glass filter with a holder.
*10: The S11012-01CR has sensitivity in the infrared region.
*11: Photosensitive area consists of 9 × 9 elements in high range, and 3 × 3 elements in low range.
*12: Photosensitive area consists of 4 × 10 elements in high range, and 1 × 4 elements in low range.
Blue
2
460
Blue
3.35 (count/lx) 31.7 (count/lx)
Photo
Photo IC for special use
Transmitter/Receiver photo IC and Red LED for optical link (POF)
Digital output (Receiver photo IC)
These are transmitter/receiver devices designed for plastic optical fiber communications. The transmitter photo IC contains a red
LED and its driver IC. The receiver photo IC is a monolithic photo IC made up of a PIN photodiode and analog amplifier integrated
onto one chip.
Operating
supply voltage
(V)
Type no.
Data rate
(Mbps)
Fiber coupled
optical power
(dBm)
Transmitter photo IC
L11354-01
3.135 to 3.465
Transmitter photo IC
L12557-01SR
-7 to -1.5
DC to 50
-21.5 to -2
-9.5 to -2
3.135 to 3.465
Low temperature
operation type
-40 to +105
4 to 50
-25 to -2
4.75 to 5.25
Photo
-40 to +95
-10 to -1
DC to 10
Receiver photo IC
S12423-01SR
Features
High temperature
operation type
-21.5 to -2
12 to 150
Transmitter/receiver photo IC
P11379-04AT
Receiver photo IC
S10664-01
(dBm)
Operating
temperature range
(°C)
-7 to -1.5
Receiver photo IC
S11355-03
Transmitter photo IC
L10663-01
Receiver level
-20 to +85
3.135 to 3.465
-20 to -2
Photo IC for encoder
Digital output
This photo IC has a 4-element photodiode and can be used to easily configure an encoder with 2-phase digital output.
Type no.
S4506
Peak sensitivity
wavelength
(nm)
Operating
supply voltage
(V)
870
4.5 to 5.5
Element size
Element pitch
(mm)
(mm)
0.31 (H) × 0.41 (V)
0.39
Feature
Package
2-phase
digital output
SIP type
clear plastic
Encoder module
Photo
Digital output
This is an optical encoder module that consists of a photo IC for encoder and a red LED. When using 0.2 mm pitch slits, it produces
a 2-phase digital signal output matching the slit movement.
Type no.
P11159-201AS
*13: Photo IC
Operating
supply voltage*13
(V)
3.0 to 7.0
Dimension
(mm)
7.0 (D) × 8.6 (H) × 10.2 (W)
Recommended slit
dimension
(mm)
Features
0.2 mm pitch
(t=0.1 mm)
High resolution
(0.05 mm),
Suitable for lead-free
solder flow
Photo
Photo IC for optical switch
Analog/Digital output
This photo IC includes functions needed for industrial optical switches.
Type no.
Spectral
response range
(nm)
Operating
supply voltage
(V)
S6841
S8119
380 to 1120
Threshold
light level
(µW/mm2)
Allowable background
light level*14
(lx)
Features
0.05
5000
High sensitivity
type,
Digital output
0.1
10000
Large allowable
background
light level,
Digital output
−
6000
4.5 to 5.5
S11049-202SB
Package
Photo
Surface mount type
clear plastic
SIP type
clear plastic
Analog output
−
S11049-203DS
Surface mount type
clear plastic
6000
*14: Background light illuminance on the sensor surface that causes the sensor sensitivity to drop by 20%
Photo IC for laser beam synchronous detection
Digital output
These are photo ICs for detecting laser beam print-start timing in laser beam printers and digital copiers. A two-element photodiode
type is also provided to ensure stable output versus input laser power and temperature fluctuations.
Type no.
Photosensitive area
(H) × (V)
(mm)
PD1
H→L Propagation Propagation
delay time variation delay time
(ns)
(ns)
Threshold
input power*15
(µW)
Features
10
Dual-element type,
Current amplifier gain:
20 times,
For low laser power
0.3 × 2.5
S9684
PD2
0.5 × 2.5
PD1
0.3 × 2.5
±5
−
S9684-01
35
PD2
0.5 × 2.5
S11257-01DT
0.25 × 2.84
S11257-02DT
*15: Gain resistance=5.1 kΩ, λ=780 nm
200 max.
62
250 max.
19
−
Photo
Package
Dual-element type,
Current amplifier gain:
Surface mount type
6 times
clear plastic
Single-element type, Suitable for leadCurrent amplifier gain: free solder reflow
6 times,
Low voltage (3.3 V) operation
Single-element type,
Current amplifier gain:
20 times
Low voltage (3.3 V) operation
(
)
Application examples of photo IC
Hamamatsu photo ICs are widely used for many different applications.
Station ticket gate: passenger sensing
Clock: light/dark sensing
Light modulation photo IC
Photo IC diode, Schmitt trigger circuit photo IC
Air conditioner: light/dark sensing
Photo IC diode
Vending machine: light/dark sensing Photo IC diode
Vending machine: coin detection Light modulation photo IC
Auto lighting equipment: light/dark sensing Photo IC diode
TV: light/dark and color sensing Photo IC diode, digital color sensor
Auto hand washer: hand sensing Light modulation photo IC
Boiler: flame eye Photo IC diode
Factories
Safety devices
Light modulation photo IC
Photo IC for optical switch
Signal transmission
Transmitter/receiver photo
IC for optical link
Detection of product passage
Light modulation photo IC
Photo IC for optical switch
Digital copiers, multifunctional digital office machines
Mirror and lens positioning
Paper size detection
Photo IC for encoder/module
Light modulation photo IC
Sorter leftover paper detection
Light modulation photo IC
Signal transmission
Transmitter/receiver photo IC for optical link
Color toner contrast detection
Digital color sensor
I2C compatible color sensor
Display backlight brightness adjustment
Photo IC diode
Laser origin point detection for writing on print drum
Photo IC for laser beam synchronous detection
Remaining paper amount detection
Light modulation photo IC
Automobiles
Steering wheel angle sensing
MOST network
Transmitter/receiver photo IC for optical link
Schmitt trigger circuit photo IC
Photo IC for encoder
Jog dial
Auto ambient light level sensing headlight
Photo IC diode
Photo IC for encoder
Touchscreen switches
Auto anti-glare mirror: ambient light level sensing
Photo IC diode
Light-to-frequency converter photo IC
LED, phototransistor
Instrument illumination control
Photo IC diode
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Cat. No. KPIC0001E08
Mar. 2015 DN
Printed in Japan (2,000)