Vishay's Industry's First 3-Channel and 4-Channel Transmissive Optical Sensors Are AEC-Q101 Certified for Spinning, Absolute, and Incremental Encoding

Recently, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) announced the launch of two AEC-Q101-certified transmissive light sensors, the TCUT1630X01 and TCUT1800X01, for automotive and industrial applications. The Vishay Semiconductors TCUT1630X01 and TCUT1800X01 are available in small 5.5mm x 5.85mm x 7mm packages and are the industry's first 3-channel and 4-channel transmissive sensors.

The 3-channel TCUT1630X01 contains an infrared emitter and three photosensor detectors, with the emitter and detector placed directly in a surface-mount package. This device has a higher package structure than previous generation devices and features vertical push-pull switches and index resolution, making it ideal for spinning code.

The sensors released today can detect motion, speed, and direction, and can be used as encoders near the engine in high-temperature environments, as well as position sensors for internal knobs, ignition locks, adaptive headlamps, and electric power steering (EPS) systems.

The gap width of the optical sensor is 3mm, the aperture is 0.3mm, and the operating temperature is -40°C to +105°C. TCUT1630X01 and TCUT1800X01 have a moisture sensitivity level of 1 (MSL1) and can be stored in the workshop for long periods of time. The device is compatible with the JEDEC-STD-020D standard reflow process and is RoHS and Vishay green and halogen-free.

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Author：Brittany Antonia （The author of article owns the copyright.）