The TSOP18638 is a high-performance infrared (IR) receiver module designed for remote control systems, offering enhanced sensitivity and immunity against optical and Wi-Fi noise. Manufactured by Vishay Semiconductor and available in a black package, this module is ideal for applications requiring reliable IR signal reception.
Improved dark sensitivity for reliable operation in low-light conditions
Enhanced immunity against optical noise and Wi-Fi interference
Low supply current for energy-efficient applications
Integrated photodetector and preamplifier in a compact package
Internal filter optimized for PCM frequency signals
Designed for remote control systems with long burst codes (10 or more carrier cycles per burst)
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Parameter
Test Condition
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Supply voltage
VS
-0.3
-
5.5
V
Supply current
ISD
0.55
0.7
0.9
mA
Output voltage low
VOSL
-
-
100
mV
Transmission distance
IR signal, test with TSAL6200, IF=50mA
d
-
-
24
m
Operating temperature range
Tamb
-25
-
85
°C
Storage temperature range
Tstg
-25
-
85
°C
Application Circuit
Recommended external components include R1 and C1 to reduce supply ripple, especially for V_S < 2.8 V. For detailed application circuitry, refer to the datasheet.
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Manufactured by Vishay Semiconductor and available in a black package, this module is ideal for applications requiring reliable IR signal reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSOP18638\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e VISHAY SEMICONDUCTOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e PH (Philippines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUOM:\u003c\/strong\u003e EA (Each)\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 (Black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-tf\/tf-tsop18638.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\u003eImproved dark sensitivity for reliable operation in low-light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced immunity against optical noise and Wi-Fi interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow supply current for energy-efficient applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated photodetector and preamplifier in a compact package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal filter optimized for PCM frequency signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for remote control systems with long burst codes (10 or more carrier cycles per burst)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical and Mechanical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSymbol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMin.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTyp.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-0.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput voltage low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR signal, test with TSAL6200, IF=50mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003em\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage temperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTstg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended external components include R1 and C1 to reduce supply ripple, especially for V_S \u0026lt; 2.8 V. For detailed application circuitry, refer to the datasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vishay.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVishay Official Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vishay.com\/doc?32571\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet Details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vishay.com\/ir-receiver-modules\/minicast\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The datasheet was not processed; please search the internet for the part number TSOP18638 for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
