Data Pack F Issued March 1997 232-3298

Light activated switch

Data Sheet
RS stock number 305-434

A highly versatile integrated circuit device incorporat- Applications

ing a silicon planar photodiode with TTL output. The
device is sensitive to a wide range of light sources, eg.
Logic driving Automatic door opening
led's, tungsten lamps, sunlight and is packaged in a
four lead TO-18 metal can with window. Batch counter Daylight/Night switch for street lanterns
Burglar alarm Light coupled isolator

Absolute maximum ratings Pin connections

Maximum power dissipation at 25°C_________115mW (view from
Working temperature range (ambient) __0°C to +70°C pin side)

Pin 1 Supply +ve

Pin 2 Sensitivity control
Pin 3 Supply –ve
Pin 4 Output
Output HIGH when illuminated

Note: Can connected to Pin 3

Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units

Working range 4.75 5.0 5.25 V
VCC supply voltage
TTL compatible 4.75 5.0 5.25 V
ICC supply current Zero output current 16 22 mA
VOH high level output voltage IO = 0.12 mA, VCC = 475V 2.4 V
VOL low level output voltage IO =–4.8 mA, VCC = 4.75V 0.4 V
IOH high level output current VO = 2.4V, VCC = 4.75V 0.12 mA
IOL low level output current VO = 0.4V, VCC = 4.75V –4.8 mA

Sensitivity * 2870°K tungsten source 104 10 µW/cm2

Sensitivity adjustment External R 3 102 kΩ
(See circuit applications) External C 2200 15 3 104 pF
Peak spectral response 850 nm
Hysteresis 15 %

Switching characteristics

Propagation delay time† 0.5 ms

Switching frequency 50 kHz
Notes: * Light sources: (approx. irradiation at a distance of 10cm) Source Irradiation (sensitivity)
† Propagation delay time will vary with external R and C used 1.2 watt MES 586-201 1200 µW/cm2
- longer delays for higher RC product. LED 586-447 400µW/cm2
232-3298

Relative spectral response

Note:
Light level at which devices switch is set
by time constant of external RC (see table
overleaf). Large values of RC give high
sensitivity. Output goes high with increase
in incident light at threshold point.

- Wavelength - µm

Applications

Figure 1 Direct TTL driver circuits Figure 2 Light operated relay

Recommended R and C values shown.
For full range see table overleaf

† Note: Use internal diode as shown, otherwise

connect a 1N4148 externally

The information provided in RS technical literature is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, RS Components assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies
or omissions, or for the use of this information, and all use of such information shall be entirely at the user’s own risk.
No responsibility is assumed by RS Components for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.
Specifications shown in RS Components technical literature are subject to change without notice.

RS Components, PO Box 99, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS Telephone: 01536 201234
An Electrocomponents Company © RS Components 1997