Photo-ICs

Photo-ICs result from the pairing of a photodiode and an integrated-circuit amplifier resulting in substantial light currents and response well into the megahertz range, and beyond. They have become the favored sensor for many applications that require photodiode response with larger outputs – well into the tens of milliamps. Devices are available as buffers or inverters; some include a gain control terminal to allow the customer to control the device sensitivity.

Additionally, for higher-volume applications, ASICs can be designed and tooled to make an IC sensor uniquely-tailored to your specific requirement. Contact Clairex for assistance with your photo-IC requirements.

 

 

Schmitt Trigger Photo-IC Sensors

with ADJUST(2) lead

Part Number (1) (4)FunctionƟHP(3) deg. (typ)Package
CLL131Inverter w/10K pull-up Resistor30TO-72 — 4 leads
CLL131WInverter w/10K pull-up Resistor70TO-72 — 4 leads
CLL133Inverter, Open Collector Output30TO-72 — 4 leads
CLL133WInverter, Open Collector Output70TO-72 — 4 leads

Alternate pin-outs are available as special builds. Contact Clairex.

Schmitt Trigger Photo-IC Sensors

Part Number (1) (4)FunctionqHP(3)deg. (typ)Package
CLL134Buffer, Open Collector Output30TO-18 — 3 leads
CLL134WBuffer, Open Collector Output70TO-18 — 3 leads
 CLL135Inverter, Open Collector Output30TO-18 — 3 leads
 CLL135WInverter, Open Collector Output70TO-18 — 3 leads
 CLL136Buffer w/10K pull-up Resistor30TO-18 — 3 leads
 CLL136WBuffer w/10K pull-up Resistor70TO-18 — 3 leads
 CLL137Inverter w/10K pull-up Resistor30TO-18 — 3 leads
 CLL137WInverter w/10K pull-up Resistor70TO-18 — 3 leads

Alternate pin-outs are available as special builds. Contact Clairex.

Notes:

  1. Click on part number for datasheet.
  2. 7:1 user accessible gain adjustment.
  3. Acceptance angle at half power point.
  4. W suffix indicates flat window.

Definitions:

  • Ee+is the minimum irradiance required to cause the output to change state.
  • Buffer; Output is HIGH when input irradiance is > Ee+.
  • Inverter; Output is LOW when input irradiance is > Ee+.
  • Vcc range; 4.5 volts to 16 volts.
  • Icc maximum is 25mA at Vcc = 16 volts.
  •  The gain of the photoIC sensors is thermally compensated to the temperature coefficient of an average AlGaAs (880nm) IRED.