Infrared Receiver Control
Receiver Module IRM-36xxM series
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Features
‧High protection ability against EMI
‧ Circular lens for improved reception characteristics
‧ Available for various carrier frequencies
‧ Min burst length: 6 cycles
‧ Min gap length: 10 cycles
‧Suitable for continuous code
‧ Low operating voltage and low power consumption
Optimized immunity against TFT backlight‧ interferences
‧ High immunity against ambient light
‧ Long reception range
‧ High sensitivity
‧ Pb free and RoHS compliant
Description
The IRM-36xxM series devices are miniature type
infrared receivers which have been developed and
designed by using the latest IC technology, specially
optimized to suppress interferences from TFT
backlight.
The photo diode and preamplifier are assembled
onto a lead frame and molded into an epoxy package
which operates as an IR filter.
The demodulated output signal can directly be
decoded by a microprocessor.
Applications
• AV equipment such as TV, VCR, DVD, CD, MD, etc.
• Short pause time protocols
• Toy applications
• CATV set top boxes
• Multi-media Equipment
• Other devices using IR remote control
Application Circuit Block Diagram
The RC Filter must be connected as close as possible to
Vcc and GND pins.
Pin Configuration
1. OUT
2. GND
3. VCC
1 2 3
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Parts Table
Model No. Carrier Frequency
IRM-3636M 36 kHz
IRM-3638M 38 kHz
IRM-3640M 40 kHz
Package Dimensions
(Dimensions in mm)
Notes:
Tolerance unless otherwise mentioned ±0.3mm
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)
Parameter Symbol Rating Unit
Supply Voltage Vcc 6 V
Operating Temperature Topr -20 ~ +80 ℃
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 ~ +85 ℃
Soldering Temperature *1 Tsol 260 ℃
*1 4mm from mold body for less than 10 seconds
Electro-Optical Characteristics (Ta=25℃, Vcc=3V)
Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit Condition
Current consumption Icc --- 0.4 0.6 mA No input signal
Supply voltage VCC 2.7 - 5.5 V
Peak wavelength λp --- 940 ---
nm
L0 14 --- ---
Reception range
L45 6 --- ---
m
Half angle(horizontal) φh --- ±35 ---
deg
Half angle(vertical) φv --- ±35 ---
deg
See chapter
‚Test method’
High level pulse width TH 450 --- 700
µs
Low level pulse width TL 500 --- 750
µs
Test signal
according to
figure 1
High level output voltage VOH Vcc-0.4 --- --- V ISOURCE≦1µA
Low level output voltage VOL --- 0.2 0.5 V
ISINK≦2mA
Internal pull up resistor RPU 85 100 115 kΩ
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Test method
The specified electro-optical characteristics are valid under the following conditions.
1. Measurement environment
A place without extreme light reflections.
2. External light
The environment contains an ordinary, white fluorescent lamp without high frequency modulation. The
color temperature is 2856K and the illumination at the IR receiver is less than 10 Lux (Ev 10Lux)≦.
3. Standard transmitter
The test transmitter is calibrated by using the circuit shown in figure 2. The radiation intensity of the
transmitter is adjusted until Vo=400mVp-p. Both, the test transmitter and the photo diode, have a peak
wavelength of 940nm. The photo diode for calibration is PD438B (λp=940nm, Vr=5V).
4. The measurement system is shown in Fig.-3
Fig.-1 Transmitter Wave Form D.U.T output Pulse
Fig.-2 standard transmitter calibration Fig.-3 Measuring System
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Typical Electro-Optical Characteristic Curves
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Code information
Protocol Suitable Protocol Suitable
JVC Yes RCA Yes
Matsushita Yes Sharp Yes
Mitsubishi Yes Sony 12 Bit Yes
NEC Yes Sony 15 Bit No
RC5 Yes Sony 20Bit No
RC6 Yes Toshiba Yes
RCMM Yes Zenith Yes
RCS-80 Yes Continuous Code Yes
Device Marking
Notes
1 denotes Year code
2 denotes Month code
3 denotes Device number
4 denotes Carrier frequency (2: 36KHz, 4: 38KHz and 5: 40KHz)
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Packing Quantity
1500 pcs / Box
10 Boxes / Carton
DISCLAIMER
1. Above specification may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT will reserve authority on material
change for above specification.
2. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions for use
outlined in these specification sheets. 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 these specification sheets.
3. These specification sheets include materials protected under copyright of EVERLIGHT. Reproduction in
any form is prohibited without the specific consent of EVERLIGHT.
