Photo transistors

KODENSHI

ST-1KL3AST-1KL3B
DIMENSIONS

(Unit : mm)

The ST-1KL3A and 1KL3B are high-sensitivity

NPN silicon phototransistors mounted in durable,
hermetically sealed TO-18 metal can which
provide years of reliable performance, even under
demanding conditions such as use outdoors.

FEATURES
Narrow angular response
Durable
High reliability in demanding environments
Two leads (Collector, Emitter) ST-1KL3A
Three leads (Collector, Emitter, Base) ST1KL3B

APPLICATIONS
Optical switches
Optical detectors
Infrared sensors
Encoders
Smoke detectors

ST-1KL3A

MAXIMUM RATINGS

ST-1KL3B

(Ta=25)

Item

Symbol

Rating

Unit

C-E voltage
E-C voltage
Collector current
Collector power dissipation
Operating temp.
Storage Temp.
Soldering temp. *1

VCEO
VECO
IC
PC
Topr.
Tstg.
Tsol.

40
6
50
150
-30~+100
-50~+150
260

V
V
mA
mW

*1. For MAX.5 seconds at the position of 2 mm from the package

ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Item
Collector dark current
Light current
C-E saturation voltage
Rise time
Switching speeds Fall time
Spectral sensitivity
Peak wavelength
Half anglee

(Ta=25)

Symbol

Conditions

ICEO
IL
VCE(sat)
tr
tf

VCEO=10V
VCE=10V, 200lx *2
IC=5mA, 2,000lx *2
VCC=10V, IC=5mA,
RL=100

*2. Color temp.=2856K standard Tungsten lamp

- 1-

Min.
1.5

Typ.

Max.

Unit.

1
5.0
0.2
3.2
4.8
500~1,050
880
6

200
15
0.4

nA
mA
V
sec.
sec.
nm
nm
deg.

Photo transistors

ST-1KL3AST-1KL3B

Collector current Vs.

Collector - Emitter voltage

Relative sensitivity Vs.

Wavelength

Collector current Vs.

Illuminance

Dark current Vs.

Ambient temperature

Swithing time vs.

Load resistance

Radiant Pattern

Collector power dissipation Vs.

Ambient temperature

- 2-