The OPV380 is a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) packaged
in a flat lens lateral package. VCSELs offer many advantages in sensing
applications when compared to infrared LEDs. These devices require substantially
lower drive currents to obtain the same amount of output power as LEDs. This feature
allows VCSELs to be used in low power consumption applications such as battery
operated equipment. The flat lens packaging allows the device to be used with secondary
optics to create custom beam profiles. The OPV380 is optically and spectrally compatible
with Optek’s standard detector products such as the OP550 series phototransistors, OP530
series photodarlingtons and the OP900 series photodiodes.
• 850nm VCSEL technology
• High thermal stability
• Low drive current
• High output power
• Flat lens package
Applications
• Non-contact position sensing
• Photoelectric sensors
• Optical encoders
• Light curtains