VTP9812FH

DATASHEET Photon Detection VTP9812FH IR-Bloc Ambient Light Sensor IR-Blocking Silicon Photodiode TM Key Features TM The IR-Bloc family is the only ambient light sensor family on the market that comes in a low cost package with the IR-blocking feature incorporated in a plastic epoxy package. The spectral response is similar to the human eye and a photocell, making it ideal for applications where the response should only be influenced by the visible light. As part of the IR-Bloc family of ambient light sensors, the VTP9812FH is a P on N planar Silicon photodiode in a standard flat T-13/4 end-looking package. It offers the time-proven VTP silicon photodiode chip that customers have come to rely upon over the years, with the additional IR blocking feature incorporated in the plastic epoxy package. As such, it offers an excellent response in the visible spectral range. www.excelitas.com Page 1 of 4  Visible light response with IRblocking feature incorporated in the cast epoxy  RoHS-compliant alternative to photocells  Low dark current  Low junction capacitance  Linear current output vs illumination Applications  Street light switching  Interior and exterior light control (dusk/dawn switch)  Automotive headlight dimmer  Contrast control  Oil burner flame monitoring VTP9812FH-Rev.A-2012.03.06 VTP9812FH IR-Blocking Silicon Photodiode General Characteristics and Electro-optical specifications at 25°C Parameter Min Typical Active area Max 1.548 Units mm Storage Temperature -40 100 °C Operating Temperature -40 100 °C Short Circuit Current 0.7 Conditions 2 µA 100fc, 2850K Dark Current 10 nA -10V Bias Junction Capacitance 150 pF -10V Bias, 1MHz 100fc, 2850K Open Circuit Voltage 410 mV Peak Spectral Response 580 nm Sensitivity at peak 0.034 A/W Angular Response ±50 ° At 50% response °C 5 seconds maximum Soldering Temperature 260 Typical Spectral Sensitivity at 25°C www.excelitas.com Page 2 of 4 VTP9812FH-Rev.A-2012.03.06 VTP9812FH IR-Blocking Silicon Photodiode Typical Angular Response Typical Light Current Output versus Low Light Level Typical Light Current Output versus Light Level www.excelitas.com Page 3 of 4 VTP9812FH-Rev.A-2012.03.06 VTP9812FH IR-Blocking Silicon Photodiode Mechanical Characteristics About Excelitas Technologies Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other highperformance technology needs of OEM customers. From analytical instrumentation to clinical diagnostics, medical, industrial, safety and security, and aerospace and defense applications, Excelitas Technologies is committed to enabling our customers' success in their specialty end-markets. Excelitas Technologies has approximately 3,000 employees in North America, Europe and Asia, serving customers across the world. Excelitas Technologies 22001 Dumberry Road Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec Canada J7V 8P7 Telephone: (+1) 450.424.3300 Toll-free: (+1) 800.775.6786 Fax: (+1) 450.424.3345 detection@excelitas.com European Headquarters Excelitas Technologies GmbH & Co. KG Wenzel-Jaksch-Str. 31 D-65199 Wiesbaden Germany Telephone: (+49) 611 492 430 Fax: (+49) 611 492 165 detection.europe@excelitas.com Asia Headquarters Excelitas Technologies 47 Ayer Rajah Crescent #06-12 Singapore 139947 Telephone: (+65) 6775-2022 Fax: (+65) 6775-1008 For a complete listing of our global offices, visit www.excelitas.com/ContactUs © 2011 Excelitas Technologies Corp. All rights reserved. The Excelitas logo and design are registered trademarks of Excelitas Technologies Corp. All other trademarks not owned by Excelitas Technologies or its subsidiaries that are depicted herein are the property of their respective owners. Excelitas reserves the right to change this document at any time without notice and disclaims liability for editorial, pictorial or typographical errors. www.excelitas.com Page 4 of 4 VTP9812FH-Rev.A-2012.03.06