OPTEK OPB963N51 Optical Switch - Transmissive Photo IC Output Slotted
The OPTEK OPB963N51 is a high-performance optical switch designed for precise optical sensing applications. Manufactured by OPTEK/TT ELECTRONICS and compliant with RoHS standards, this transmissive photo IC output device offers reliable and flexible optical switching solutions.
Built-in photologic® technology for reliable operation
Choice of aperture size, covered or open configurations
Flexible mounting options with wire or PCB leads
Compatible with TTL, LSTTL, CMOS interface standards
Designed to minimize external light sensitivity with opaque plastic housing
Key Specifications
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Conditions
Forward Voltage (V F)
-
-
1.70
V
I = 20 mA, T = 25°C
Reverse Current (I R)
-
-
100
µA
V = 2.0 V, T = 25°C
Supply Voltage (V CC)
4.5
-
16
V
-
Supply Current (I CC)
-
-
12
mA
V = 4.5V to 16V
Output Low Voltage (V OL)
-
-
0.4
V
V = 4.5V, I = 12.8mA
Output High Voltage (V OH)
V - 2.1
-
-
V
V = 4.5V to 16V, I = 800µA
Maximum Operating Temperature
-40
-
+70
°C
-
Storage Temperature Range
-40
-
+85
°C
-
Applications
Speed and direction indication
Rotary encoders
Mechanical switch replacement
Mechanical limit indication
Printers (top of form, end of travel, home position)
Sliding door automotive and lift gate applications
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Manufactured by OPTEK\/TT ELECTRONICS and compliant with RoHS standards, this transmissive photo IC output device offers reliable and flexible optical switching solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPB963N51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPTEK\/TT ELECTRONICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit of Measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e EA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECCN:\u003c\/strong\u003e EAR99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-opb963n51.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical switch with transmissive photo IC output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted design for precise optical sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in photologic® technology for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of aperture size, covered or open configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible mounting options with wire or PCB leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with TTL, LSTTL, CMOS interface standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to minimize external light sensitivity with opaque plastic housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTyp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForward Voltage (V F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 20 mA, T = 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Current (I R)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eµA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 2.0 V, T = 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage (V CC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Current (I CC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 4.5V to 16V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Low Voltage (V OL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 4.5V, I = 12.8mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput High Voltage (V OH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV - 2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 4.5V to 16V, I = 800µA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Operating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed and direction indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical switch replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical limit indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinters (top of form, end of travel, home position)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding door automotive and lift gate applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detailed specifications, refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-opb963n51.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Manufactured by OPTEK\/TT ELECTRONICS and compliant with RoHS standards, this transmissive photo IC output device offers reliable and flexible optical switching solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPB963N51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPTEK\/TT ELECTRONICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit of Measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e EA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECCN:\u003c\/strong\u003e EAR99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-opb963n51.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical switch with transmissive photo IC output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted design for precise optical sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in photologic® technology for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of aperture size, covered or open configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible mounting options with wire or PCB leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with TTL, LSTTL, CMOS interface standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to minimize external light sensitivity with opaque plastic housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTyp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForward Voltage (V F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 20 mA, T = 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Current (I R)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eµA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 2.0 V, T = 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage (V CC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Current (I CC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 4.5V to 16V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Low Voltage (V OL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 4.5V, I = 12.8mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput High Voltage (V OH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV - 2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 4.5V to 16V, I = 800µA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Operating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed and direction indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical switch replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical limit indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinters (top of form, end of travel, home position)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding door automotive and lift gate applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detailed specifications, refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-opb963n51.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e. The datasheet was not processed; please search the internet for the part number for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
