The OP516A is a high-quality NPN silicon phototransistor designed for optical detection applications. Manufactured by OPTEK/TT ELECTRONICS, this phototransistor offers reliable performance in space-constrained environments with its small hermetic package and extended collector lead. It features a narrow receiving angle for excellent on-axis coupling, making it suitable for precise sensing tasks.
Product Features
Variety of sensitivity ranges to suit different application requirements
Coaxial leaded package style for ease of integration
Compact package size ideal for space-limited applications
100% production tested with infrared light for high accuracy
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Test Conditions
Collector Current (I C(ON))
0.40
1.00
3.00
mA
V = 5 V, E = 5.0 mW/cm²
Collector Dark Current (I CEO)
100 nA
V = 1 V, E = 0, 0 V
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (V (BR)CEO)
30 V
I = 10 μA
Emitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage (V (BR)ECO)
5 V
I = 10 μA
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (V CE(SAT))
0.40 V
I = 40 μA, E = 5.0 mW/cm²
Temperature Coefficient (ΔI / ΔT C)
1.00 %/°C
V = 5 V, E = 1.0 mW/cm²
Emitter-Reverse Current (I ECO)
100 μA
V = 0.4 V
Maximum Ratings
Continuous Collector Current: 50 mA
Collector-Emitter Voltage: 30 V
Storage & Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
Lead Soldering Temperature: 260°C for 5 seconds with recommended RMA flux
Power Dissipation: 100 mW (derate linearly above 25°C)
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It features a narrow receiving angle for excellent on-axis coupling, making it suitable for precise sensing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety of sensitivity ranges to suit different application requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial leaded package style for ease of integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact package size ideal for space-limited applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% production tested with infrared light for high accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical 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\u003eTest Conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector Current (I C(ON))\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 5 V, E = 5.0 mW\/cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector Dark Current (I CEO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e100 nA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 1 V, E = 0, 0 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (V (BR)CEO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e30 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 10 μA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage (V (BR)ECO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 10 μA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (V CE(SAT))\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e0.40 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 40 μA, E = 5.0 mW\/cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Coefficient (ΔI \/ ΔT C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e1.00 %\/°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 5 V, E = 1.0 mW\/cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmitter-Reverse Current (I ECO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e100 μA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 0.4 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous Collector Current: 50 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-Emitter Voltage: 30 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead Soldering Temperature: 260°C for 5 seconds with recommended RMA flux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Dissipation: 100 mW (derate linearly above 25°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackage Type: BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Number: OP516A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: OPTEK\/TT ELECTRONICS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: MX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUOM: EA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECCN: EAR99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatasheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-op516a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct images and further details are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/images\/large\/51290992.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The datasheet content has been summarized from provided data. 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Manufactured by OPTEK\/TT ELECTRONICS, this phototransistor offers reliable performance in space-constrained environments with its small hermetic package and extended collector lead. It features a narrow receiving angle for excellent on-axis coupling, making it suitable for precise sensing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety of sensitivity ranges to suit different application requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial leaded package style for ease of integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact package size ideal for space-limited applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% production tested with infrared light for high accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical 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\u003eTest Conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector Current (I C(ON))\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 5 V, E = 5.0 mW\/cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector Dark Current (I CEO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e100 nA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 1 V, E = 0, 0 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage (V (BR)CEO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e30 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 10 μA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage (V (BR)ECO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 10 μA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (V CE(SAT))\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e0.40 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI = 40 μA, E = 5.0 mW\/cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Coefficient (ΔI \/ ΔT C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e1.00 %\/°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 5 V, E = 1.0 mW\/cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmitter-Reverse Current (I ECO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e100 μA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV = 0.4 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous Collector Current: 50 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-Emitter Voltage: 30 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead Soldering Temperature: 260°C for 5 seconds with recommended RMA flux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Dissipation: 100 mW (derate linearly above 25°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackage Type: BLK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Number: OP516A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: OPTEK\/TT ELECTRONICS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: MX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUOM: EA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECCN: EAR99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatasheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-op\/op-op516a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct images and further details are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/images\/large\/51290992.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The datasheet content has been summarized from provided data. For comprehensive specifications and application details, please refer to the full datasheet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
