OPB992N55

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Optical Sensors - Photointerrupters - Slot Type - Logic Output

The OPB992N55 is the best example of a slot type, logic output, photo-interrupters from the Optek Technology/TT Electronics range. This Infrared optical interrupter is available in an SLP-2 package that utilizes a logic output design for an easier connection to optoelectronic circuits.

Application Field: The OPB992N55 has enabled its users to utilize affordable, robust, and easy to wire devices in making complex optoelectronic circuits. It is mainly used in the fields of communication electronics, microprocessor circuits, and optical equipment. Some popular applications for the OPB992N55 include motor-speed monitoring, machining sensors, and computer peripherals.

Working Principle: The OPB992N55 is essentially a line-of-sight device that works by emitting an infra-red beam and detecting the beam interruption as digital On/Off signals. The device contains an emitting diode and a receiving transistor in the same package. The detection of the interruption is achieved through the output transistor. A built-in Schmitt trigger provides for maximum noise immunity.

The OPB992N55 has a high intensity beam and an operating voltage ranging from 4.5 to 40V. It’s very efficient in operation, having a high sensitivity to 150 kHz and a slot width greater than 2.8mm. It’s all enclosed in an SMD plastic package that measures just 5.3mm x 4.8mm x 5.4mm.

Moreover, the OPB992N55 boasts of a very high degree of safety due to its low creepage, clearances, and air-gaps between the pins. It employs an improved version of the photo-electric effect and is capable of operating at temperatures ranging from -25°C to 85°C.

These features make the OPB992N55 an ideal choice as a slot detector for a variety of optoelectrical applications. Its low power consumption is another plus factor. Its wide operating temperature range and the fact that it can function in all environmental conditions make it a superbly reliable device.

The OPB992N55 has proved to be an extremely popular choice for practitioners working with opto-electronic circuits. Its excellent performance and reliable output makes it a dependable tool for complex digital and analog circuitry.

The device is a great companion for embedded systems, FPGAs, microcontrollers, and logic circuits. It’s also well suited for use in consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive electronics, and robotics applications.

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