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V I S H AY I N T E R T E C H N O L O G Y, I N C .
Optoelectronics
Custom Sensor Design
Vishay Custom Sensor Design
Never an Off-the-Shelf Solution
Custom designed sensors provide greater freedom within systems by eliminating the adaptation
necessary with many standard products. To meet specific custom requirements and ensure a successful
design, Vishay’s optical, electronic, and mechanical engineers utilize several simulation tools and work in
close collaboration with customers.
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Designed to specifically meet custom applications
Over 15 years of experience in creating precise, efficient, and effective solutions
Diverse portfolio of semiconductor components to achieve maximum sensor performance
Optical and mechanical modelling
In-house characterization
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Emitters with visible and infrared wavelengths
Photo detectors with specific wavelength sensitivities
Application-specific ICs and custom signal processing
Packages that direct and control light
APPLICATIONS
• Automotive sensors
• Printer/copier sensors
• Medical sensors
RESOURCES
• Optoelectronics portfolio: http://www.vishay.com/optoelectronics/
• For technical questions, contact [email protected]
One of the World’s Largest Manufacturers of
Discrete Semiconductors and Passive Components
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Optoelectronics
Custom Sensor Design
Capabilities:
Research and Development:
Packaging:
• Average of 18 years of experience in
optoelectrornics design
• Leadframe-based molding technology
• In-house chip development: GaAs and Si
• IC design
• Leadframe-based double mold technology
(couplers)
• Partnering with design house and wafer fab
• Premolded leadframe
• Optical ray tracing
• FAM (Foil Assisted Molding)
• Full in-house optical, electrical, chemical, and
physical analysis
• PCB-based casting technology
• Filled and unfilled molding
• Leadless package technology
• Hybrid assembly
• Lens design
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Custom Sensor Design
Running Projects
Climate Control Sensor
Integrated Thermo-Optical Sensor
Developed by Vishay, this automotive climate control sensor is used to determine the
position and angle of the sun. The sensor’s unique package combines a photodiode
and thermocouple in a custom-molded lens. The information delivered by the sensor
triggers the dual-zone climate control system to boost the speed or lower the
temperature of the air directed toward the sunny side of the car.
Rain Sensor
When water hits a car’s windshield, Vishay’s custom rain sensor - mounted on the
inside of the glass - measures the degree of change in light being reflected off the
windshield to determine the rate of falling rain. The sensor incorporates several baredie infrared emitters, phototransistors, and photodiodes manufactured in Vishay’s
own fabrication plant with in-house assembly, lens designing, and molding.
Steering Angle Sensor
This steering angle sensor developed by Vishay offers extremely high resolution
in determining the position of the steering wheel, the direction of steering, and the
velocity at which the wheel is being turned. The high-quality results delivered by the
sensor are a result of its 12-phototransistor sensor design.
Climate Control Sensor
Dual Zone
Developed by Vishay, this dual-zone climate control sensor measures the power
and direction of sunlight. This information is used to distribute cooling to different air
outlets in order to achieve a comfortable temperature for all passengers in the car.
Custom angle-mounted photodiodes and custom holders are implemented in the
sensor’s design.
Printer Sensor
For over 15 years, Vishay has been creating custom printer sensors that offer
excellent performance, high reliability, and unique designs. Vishay printer sensors are
able to detect manuscript size, paper, and toner intensity, find the top / edge of media
in a print zone, and determine the presence of the drops ejected by each of the print
head’s nozzles.
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Custom Sensor Design
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