Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode
OP290 Series
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Description:
Each device in this series, is a gallium aluminum arsenide infrared Light Eming Diode (LED) that is molded in an IR-
transmissive package with a wavelength centered at 890 nm, which closely matches the spectral response of silicon
phototransistors, except for OP298 (AA, AB, AC, AD), which has either an 850 nm or 875 nm center wavelength. For
idenficaon purposes, each LED anode lead is longer than the cathode lead. Package T-1¾ devices include: OP290,
OP291, OP292, OP294, OP295, OP296, OP297, OP299 (A, B, C) and OP297FAB, PlasƟc Package TO-18 or TO-46 devices
include: OP293 and OP298 (A, B, C, AA, AB, AC, AD).
Each OP290, OP291 and OP292 series come in three electrical parameters opons A, B and C. The OP290 series forward
current is specified under pulse condions up to 1.5 amps, the OP291 series forward current is specified under pulse
condions up to 100 milliamps and the OP292 series forward current is specified under pulse condions up to 1 amp. The
Cathode Lead length is 0.06” (1.52 mm) shorter than the Anode Lead. The silver-copper lead frame offers excellent thermal
characteriscs.
Each OP293 and OP298 series come in three electrical parameter opons A, B and C. The OP293 series has an included
emission angle of 60° while the OP298 series has an included emission angle of 25°. The Cathode Lead length is 0.06” (1.52
mm) shorter than the Anode Lead. These devices, which come in a variety of power ranges offering a low cost replacement
for TO-18 or TO-46 hermec packages.
Each OP298 series come with a high irradiance output versions with four electrical parameter opons AA, AB, AC and AD.
These power opons are in the range of 5X greater than the A, B or C opons. The OP298 series has an included emission
angle of 25°. The Cathode Lead length is 0.06” (1.52 mm) shorter than the Anode Lead. These devices, which come in a
variety of power ranges offering a low cost replacement for TO-18 or TO-46 hermec packages.
OP294 and OP299 are designed for low-current or power-limited applicaons, such as baery supplies. They are similar to
the OP290 and OP295, but use a smaller chip that increases output efficiency at low current levels by increasing current
density. Light output can be maximized with connuous (D.C.) forward current up to 100 mA or with pulsed forward
current up to 750 mA. The Cathode Lead length is 0.06” (1.52 mm) shorter than the Anode Lead.
Each OP295, OP296 and OP297 series come in three electrical parameters opons A, B and C. The OP295 series forward
current is specified under pulse condions up to 5 amps, the OP296 series forward current is specified under pulse
condions up to 2 amps and the OP297 series forward current is specified under pulse condions up to 1 amp. The Cathode
Lead length is 0.06” (1.52 mm) shorter than the Anode Lead. The OP297FAB has a reversed polarity from the OP297A, B or
C. The silver-copper lead frame offers excellent thermal characteriscs.
All of these devices are spectrally and mechanically matched to the OP593 and OP598 series phototransistors.
Please refer to ApplicaƟon BulleƟns 208 and 210 for addiƟonal design informaƟon and reliability (degradaƟon) data.
Features:
• Choice of narrow or wide irradiance paern
• Choice of power ranges
• Choice of T-1¾, TO-18 or T-46 package
• Higher power output than GaAs at equivalent LEDs
Applications:
• Non-contact reflecve object sensor
• Assembly line automaon
• Machine automaon
• Machine safety
• End of travel sensor
• Door sensor
• Baery-operated applicaons
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OP290 Series
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1
2
TO-18, TO-46 Package
OP293 & OP298
Part Number Guide — OP290 - OP299 Series
OP 2 9 X X W
Optek Assembly
Photodiode Output Family
Maximum Forward Current Electrical SpecificaƟon VariaƟons:
0, 5 — 5 amps A — Parameter A
1, 6 — 2 amps B — Parameter B
2, 7 — 1 amps C — Parameter C
3, 8 — 200 milli-amps D — Parameter D
4, 9 — 750 milli-amps AA — Parameter BA
AB — Parameter BB
AC — Parameter BC
AD — Parameter BD
T-1¾ Package
OP290, OP291, OP292, OP294,
OP295, OP296, OP297, OP299
1
2
Electrical Connecon
A, B, C, AA, AB, AC, AD
Pin #
LED
X=0.060” (1.52 mm)
1 Anode
2 Cathode
INCHES
[MILLIMETERS]
DIMENSIONS ARE IN:
Pin #
LED
X=0.060” (1.52 mm)
1 Anode
2 Cathode
Electrical Connecon A, B, C, D
Pin #
LED
X=0.060” (1.52 mm)
1 Cathode
2 Anode
Electrical Connecon OP297AB
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OP290 Series
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25° C unless otherwise noted)
Storage and Operang Temperature Range -40o C to +100o C
Reverse Voltage
OP290, OP292, OP294, OP295, OP297, OP299
OP291, OP293, OP296, OP298
5.0 V
2.0 V
Connuous Forward Current
OP290, OP291, OP292
OP294, OP295, OP299
OP295, OP296, OP297
150 mA(1)
100 mA(1)
150 mA(1)
Connuous Forward Current, OP293, OP298
Free Air
Board Mounted
Full Heat Sink
100 mA
133 mA
200 mA
Peak Forward Current
OP290, OP295 (25 µs pulse width)
OP291, OP296 (100 µs pulse width)
OP292, OP297 (100 µs pulse width)
OP293, OP298 (25 µs pulse width)
OP294, OP299
5.0 A
2.0 A
1.00 A
2.0 A
750 mA
Electrical Specifications
Notes:
1. For OP290, OP291, OP292, OP295, OP296 and OP297, derate linearly 1.67 mA/° C above 25° C (free-air). When used with heat sink (see note 5),
derate linearly 2.07 mA/° C above 65° C (normal use). For OP293 and OP298, when measured in free-air, derate power dissipaon linearly 1.43
mW/° C above 25° C. For OP294 and OP299, derate linearly 1.80 mW/° C above 25° C.
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OP290 Series
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25° C unless otherwise noted)
Maximum Duty Cycle
OP290 (25 µs pulse width @ 5 A)
1.25%(1)
Lead Soldering Temperature [1/16 inch (1.6 mm) from case for 5 seconds with soldering iron] 260° C(2)
Power Dissipaon, Free Air
OP290, OP291, OP292, OP295, OP296, OP297
OP293, OP298
Power Dissipaon, Board Mounted
OP290, OP291, OP292, op295, OP296, OP297
OP293, OP298
Power Dissipaon, Full Heat Sink
OP290, OP291, OP292, OP295, OP296, OP297
OP293, OP298
333 mW(3)
142 mW(3)
533 mW(4)
200 mW(4)
1.11 W(5)
400 mW(5)
Power Dissipaon
OP294, OP299
180 mW
Electrical Specifications
Notes:
1. For OP290, OP291, OP292, OP295, OP296 and OP297, refer to graph of Maximum Peak Pulse Current vs Pulse Width.
2. For all OPs in this series, RMA flux is recommended. Duraon can be extended to 10 second maximum when soldering. A maximum of 20 grams
force may be applied to the leads when flow soldering.
3. For OP290, OP291, OP292, OP295, OP296 and OP297, measured in free-air. Derate linearly 3.33 mW/° C above 25° C.
4. For OP290, OP291and OP292, mounted on 1/16” (1.6 mm) thick PCBoard with each lead soldered through 80 mil square lands 0.250” (6.35 mm)
below flange of device. Derate linearly 5.33 mW/°C above 62.5°. For OP293 and OP298, mounted on 1/16” (1.60 mm) thick PCBoard with each
lead soldered through 80 mil square lands 0.250” (6.35 mm) below flange of device. Derate power dissipaon linearly 2.00 mW/°C above 25° C
(normal use). For OP295, OP296 and OP297, mounted on 1/16” (1.6 mm) thick PCBoard with each lead soldered through 80 mil square lands
0.250” (6.35 mm) below flange of device. Derate linearly 5.33 mW/°C above 25° C.
5. Immersed in silicone fluid to simulate infinite heat sink. For OP290, OP291 and OP292, derate linearly 11.1 mW/°C above 95°C. For OP293 and
OP298, derate power dissipaon linearly 2.50 mW/° C above 25° C. For OP295, OP296 and OP297, derate linearly 11.1 mW/° C above 25° C.
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OP290 Series
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Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25° C unless otherwise noted)
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITIONS
Input Diode
EE (APT)
(2)
Apertured Radiant Incidence
OP290A
OP290B
OP290C
210
180
150
-
-
-
-
300
-
IF = 1.50 A(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
0.2” (5.08 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP291A
OP291B
OP291C
16
13
10
-
-
-
-
26
-
IF = 100 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
0.2” (5.08 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP292A
OP292B
OP292C
2.7
2.2
1.7
-
3.6
-
-
4.4
-
IF = 20 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
0.2” (5.08 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP293A
OP293B
OP293C
16
13
10
-
22
-
-
26
-
IF = 100 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
0.2” (5.08 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP294 0.50 - 1.50
IF = 5 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
0.200” (5.08mm) from the p of the lens.
OP295A
OP295B
OP295C
44
33
22
-
-
-
-
77
-
IF = 1.50 A(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
1.129” (28.7 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP296A
OP296B
OP296C
3.6
2.6
1.6
-
-
-
-
6.6
-
IF = 100 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
1.129” (28.7 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP297FAB
OP297A
OP297B
OP297C
2.4
0.7
0.5
0.3
-
-
1.0
-
-
-
1.3
-
IF = 20 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
1.129” (28.7 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP298A
OP298B
OP298C
3.0
2.4
1.8
-
-
-
-
4.8
-
IF = 100 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
0.2” (5.08 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP298AA
OP298AB
OP298AC
OP298AD
3.5
3.5
6.5
8.5
-
-
-
-
-
8.5
11.5
-
IF = 100 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
1.129” (28.7 mm) from the p of the lens.
OP299 0.15 - 0.45
IF = 100 mA(1)(2)
Measured into a 0.250” [6.35mm] aperture
1.129” (28.7 mm) from the p of the lens.
mW/cm2
Electrical Specifications
Notes:
1. Measurement is taken at the end of a single 100 µs pulse. Heang due to increased pulse rate or pulse width will cause a decrease in reading.
2. Measurement of the average apertured radiant energy incident upon a sensing area 0.250” (6.35 mm) in diameter perpendicular to and centered
on the mechanical axis of the lens and the specified distance from the end of the device. On all models in this series, EE(APT) is not necessarily
uniform within the measured area.
3. Measurement is taken at the end of a single 10 ms pulse. Heang due to increased pulse rate or pulse width will cause a decrease in reading.
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OP290 Series
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Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25° C unless otherwise noted)
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITIONS
Input Diode
VF
Forward Voltage(3)
OP290, OP295
OP291, OP296
OP292, OP297, OP297FAB
OP293, OP298 (A, B, C)
OP298 (AA, AB, AC, AD)
OP294, OP299
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.00
2.00
1.75
2.00
2.00
1.50
V
IF = 1.50 A
IF = 100 mA
IF = 20 mA
IF = 1.50 A
IF = 100 mA
IF = 5 mA
IR
Reverse Current(3)
OP290, OP292
OP291, OP293, OP298 (A, B, C), OP296
OP298 (AA, AB, AC, AD)
OP294, OP299
OP295, OP297
OP297FAB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
100
100
10
10
15
µA
VR= 5 V
VR= 2 V
VR= 2 V
VR= 2 V
VR= 5 V
VR= 5 V
λP
Wavelength at Peak Emission
OP290, OP291, OP292, OP293, OP294,
OP295, OP296, OP297, OP298 (A, B, C),
OP299
OP297FAB, OP298 (AA, AB, AC, AD)
-
-
890
875
-
-
nm IF = 10 mA
B Spectral Bandwidth between Half Power
Points - 80 - nm IF = 10 mA
∆λP /∆T Spectral Shi with Temperature - +0.18 - nm/°C IF = Constant
θHP
Emission Angle at Half Power Points
OP290, OP291, OP292, OP294
OP293
OP295, OP296, OP297, OP299
OP298
-
-
-
-
50
60
20
25
-
-
-
-
Degree
IF = 20 mA
tr Output Rise Time - 500 - ns
tf Output Fall Time - 250 - ns
IF(PK)=100 mA, PW=10 µs, and
D.C.=10.0%
Electrical Specifications
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Performance
Forward Voltage vs Forward Current vs Temp.
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
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Forward Current (mA)
Forward Voltage (V)
-40° C
-20° C
0° C
20° C
40° C
60° C
80°C
100°C
OP290, OP291, OP292, OP293, OP294, (A, C)
Optical Power vs Forward Current vs Temperature
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
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Forward Current (mA)
Relative Output Power
-40° C
-20° C
0° C
20° C
40° C
60° C
80° C
100°C
Normalized at 50 mA and 20°C
Distance vs Output Power vs Forward Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0.2 '' 0.4 '' 0.6 '' 0.8 '' 1.0 '' 1.2 '' 1.4 '' 1.6 '' 1.8 '' 2.0 ''
Distance (inches)
Normalized Output Power
10 mA
20 mA
30 mA
40 mA
50 mA
60 mA
70 mA
80 mA
90 mA
100 mA
Normalized at 1" and 50 m
A
Forward Current
Relative Radiant Intensity vs. Angular
Displacement
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
-80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
Angular Displacement (Degrees)
Relative Radiant Intensity
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OP290 Series
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Performance
OP295, OP296, OP297, OP298, OP299
Forward Voltage vs Forward Current vs Temp.
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
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Forward Current (mA)
Typical Forward Voltage (V)
-60° C
-40° C
-20° C
0° C
20° C
40° C
60° C
80° C
100° C
120°C
Optical Power vs I
F
vs Temperature
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
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Forward Current I
F
(mA)
Normalized Optical Power
-60° C
-40° C
-20° C
0° C
20° C
40° C
60° C
80° C
100° C
120° C
Normalized at 50 mA and 20° C
Distance vs Output Power vs Forward Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0.2 '' 0.4 '' 0.6 '' 0.8 '' 1.0 '' 1.2 '' 1.4 '' 1.6 '' 1.8 '' 2.0 ''
Distance (inches)
Normalized Output Power
10 mA
20 mA
30 mA
40 mA
50 mA
60 mA
70 mA
80 mA
90 mA
100 mA
Normalized at 1" and 50 m
A
Forward Current
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
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Angul ar Displacement (Degrees)
Relative Radiant Intensity vs. Angular
Displacement
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Performance
OP290A/OP593 and OP295/OP598 - Coupling CharacterisƟcs
Coupling Characteristics
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.0
Lens Tip Separation (inches)
Normalized Collector Current (mA)
OP290A
OP295
Test Conditions:
OP290 & OP295 I
F
= 1.5A, PW = 100µs, Duty Cycle = 0.1%
OP593 & OP598 V
CE
= 5V, R
L
= 1kΩ, T
A
= 25°C
