Infrared Remote Control
Receiver Module IRM-36XXG Series
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Device No：SZDMO-036-079 Prepared date：9-Jan-2008 Prepared by：Hao Liu
Features
• Photo detector and preamplifier in one package
• High protection ability against EMI (Inner shield)
• High immunity against ambient light
• Circular lens to improve the receive characteristic.
• Line-up for various center carrier frequencies.
• Low voltage and low power consumption.
• Long reception distance & High sensitivity.
• Suitable burst length ≧ 300 µs
• Pb free.
• The product itself will remain within RoHS compliant version.
Descriptions
The device is a miniature type infrared remote
control system receiver which has been developed
and designed by utilizing the most updated IC
technology. The PIN diode and preamplifier are
assembled on lead frame, the epoxy package is
designed as an IR filter. The demodulated output
signal can directly be decoded by a microprocessor.
Applications
˙Light detecting portion of remote control
˙AV instruments such as Audio, TV, VCR, CD, MD, etc.
˙Home appliances such as Air-conditioner, Fan, etc.
˙The other equipments with wireless remote control.
˙CATV set top boxes
˙Multi-media Equipment
PART MATERIAL COLOR
Chip Silicon ---
Compound Epoxy Black
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Package Dimensions
Notes: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
2. Tolerances unless dimensions ±0.3mm.
Available Types for Di fferent Carrier Frequenci es
Type Carrier Frequency
IRM-3638G 38 kHz
IRM-3640G 40 kHz
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25℃)
Parameter Symbol Rating Unit Notice
Supply Voltage Vcc 0-6 V
Operating Temperature Topr -20 ~ +80 ℃
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 ~ +85 ℃
Soldering Temperature Tsol 260 ℃
4mm from mold
body less than 10
seconds
Recommended Operating Condi tion
Supply Voltage Rating: Vcc 2.7V to 5.5V
Electro-Optical Characteristics (Ta=25℃, and Vcc=3.0V)
Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Condition
Consumption Current Icc --- 0.7 1.5 mA No signal input
Peak Wavelength λp --- 940 ---
nm
L0 14 --- ---
Reception Distance L45 6 --- ---
m
Half Angle(Horizontal) Θh --- 45 ---
deg At the ray axis
*1
Half Angle(Vertical) Θv --- 45 ---
deg
High Level Pulse Width TH 450 --- 750
µs
Low Level Pulse Width TL 450 --- 750
µs
At the ray axis
*2
High Level Output Voltage VH 2.7 --- --- V
Low Level Output Voltage VL --- 0.2 0.5 V
Notes:
*1: The ray receiving surface at a vertex and relation to the ray axis in the range of θ= 0° and θ=45°.
*2: A range from 30cm to the arrival distance. Average value of 22 pulses.
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Test Method：
The specified electro-optical characteristics is satisfied under the following
Conditions at the controllable distance.
cMeasurement place
A place that is nothing of extreme light reflected in the room.
dExternal light
Project the light of ordinary white fluorescent lamps which are not high
Frequency lamps and must be less then 10 Lux at the module surface.
(Ee≦10Lux)
eStandard transmitter
A transmitter whose output is so adjusted as to Vo=400mVp-p and the output
Wave form shown in Fig.-1.According to the measurement method shown in
Fig.-2 the standard transmitter is specified.
However, the infrared photodiode to be used for the transmitter should be
λp=940nm, ∆λ=50nm. Regarding photo diode, sensitivity S=26nA/Lx
in case light source temperature 2856°K, Ee=100Lx, Vr=5V.
fMeasuring system
According to the measuring system shown in Fig.-3
Block Diagram：
IN Input
AGC
Control
Waveform
Rectifier OUT
Oscillator
AGC
GND
VCC
42Kohm
Post
Amp.
BGR
BPF
Waveform
Detector &
ATC
Fc set
Trimming
Freq.
selection
IN Input
AGC
Control
Waveform
Rectifier OUT
Oscillator
AGC
GND
VCCVCC
42Kohm
Post
Amp.
BGRBGR
BPF
Waveform
Detector &
ATC
Fc set
Trimming
Freq.
selection
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Carrie r freq uency is adjus ted t o
center freque ncy o f each p roduct .
IR TANSMITT ER
OUTPUT WAVE FORM
OUTPUT PULSE
OF DEVICE
Standard Transmitter
Oscilloscope
Vout
10uF
+5.0± 0.1V
10k
20cm
100k
θ
θ
D.U.T
L: Transmission Distance
Standard Transmitter
GND
Vcc
OUT
Vout
θ: Angle Of Horizontal & Vertical Direction
Application Cir cuit：
RC Filter should be connected closely between Vcc pin and GND pin.
Fig.-1 Transmitter Wave Form D.U.T output Pulse
Fig.-2 Measuring Method Fig.-3 Measuring System
Duty=0.5
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The Notice of Appli cati on:
Transmission of remote control signal consist of four parts: Encode Part, IR Transmitter
Source, IRM device, Decode Part
1. When IRM-36XXG code select frequency, it need to well understand the center system
of encode part.
2. Strong or weak light of IR Transmitter can affect distance of transmission.
3. When using IRM-36XXG device, it requires the composition of code pattern to reach the
demand as follows:
Minimum Burst length
(Tburst) Minimum Gap Time
(Tgap)
Minimum data
pause time
(Tpause)
300 µs 300 µs 23 ms
4. It needs to ensure the translation range of decode part if it is applied to the pulse-width
range.
If the above items hardly assure of its application, it’ll cause NG (no good) message
from the edge of signal.
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IRM- 36XXG Code Pr oper t i es:
Characteristics IRM-36XXG Series
NEC +
RC5 +
RC6 +
Toshiba Micom
Code +
Sharp Code +
Sony 12bit Code +
Sony 15bit Code -
Sony 20bit Code -
RCA Code -
RCMM Code -
Matsushita Code +
Mitsubishi Code -
Zenith Code +
JVC Code +
Data Communication -
Note: +; suitable, -; Not recommend.
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Typical Electro-Optical Characteristics Curves
Fig.-1 Relative Spectral Sensitivity vs.
Wavelength
Fig.-2 Relative Transmission Distance vs.
Direction
600
10
0
100
Relati ve Res po ns itibity (%)
30
20
40
50
80
70
60
90
1100
Wavelength (nm)
700 800 1000900 -60
Relative Transmission Distance (%)
0
80
40
20
60
100
Angle (deg)
-40 -20 02040 60
Fig.-3 Output Pulse Length vs. Arrival Distance Fig.-4 Arrival Distance vs. Supply Voltage
0
Output Pulse Widty TwL (usec)
500
400
600
700
800
Transmission Distance Lc (m)
2468 1410 12 16 18
Supply Voltage V cc (V )
Transmission Distance Lc (m)
3.0
02.7 3.3 3.5 4.4
4.13.8 4.7 5.0 5.
5
5.3
5
10
20
15
25
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Relative Transmission Distance (%)
Center Carrier Frequency (kHz)
Typical Electro-Optical Characteristics Curves
Fig.-5 Relative Transmission Distance vs. Center Carrier Frequency
IRM-3638G IRM-3640G
Fig.-6 Arrival Distance vs. Ambient Temperature
Ambient Temp erature Ta (°C)
Tran smi ssio n Distance Lc (m)
0-40
5
-20 0
20
15
10
25
8020 40 60 100
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Reliability Test Item and Condition
The reliability of products shall be satisfied with items listed below.
Confidence level：90%
LTPD：10%
Test Items Test Conditions Failure Judgment
Criteria
Samples(n)
Defective(c)
Temperature cycle
1 cycle -40℃ +100℃
(15min)(5min)(15min)
300 cycle test
n=22,c=0
High temperature
test
Temp: +100℃
Vcc:6V
1000hrs
n=22,c=0
Low temperature
storage
Temp: -40℃
1000hrs n=22,c=0
High temperature
High humidity
Ta: 85℃,RH:85%
1000hrs n=22,c=0
Solder heat
Temp: 260±5℃ 10sec
4mm From the bottom of the
package.
L0≦ L×0.8
L45≦ L×0.8
L: Lower
specification limit
n=22,c=0
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ESD Precaution
Proper storage and handing procedures should be followed to prevent ESD damage
to the devices especially when they are removed from the Anti-static bag.
Electro-Static Sensitive Devices warning labels are on the packing.
ESD Characteristics
Human Body Model Machine Model Spec.
All pin → 2000V above All pin → 200V above
MIL-883C,Method 3015.7
HBM : 2000V
MM: 200V
Packing Quantity Specification
1. 1500PCS/1Box
2. 10Boxes/1Carton
Label Form Specification
CPN: Customer’s Production Number
P/N: Production Number
QTY: Packing Quantity
CAT: Ranks
HUE: Peak Wavelength
REF: Reference
LOT No: Lot Number
MADE IN TAIWAN: Production Place
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Notes
1. The specifications in this datasheet may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT
reserves the authority on material change for above specification.
2. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the
instructions for use as outlined in this datasheet. EVERLIGHT assumes no
responsibility for any damage resulting from use of the product which does not comply
with the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions included in this datasheet.
3. These specification sheets include materials protected under copyright of EVERLIGHT.
Reproduction in any form is prohibited without the specific consent of EVERLIGHT.
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