QVE00033

The overall size of the device makes it one of the most compact switches available on the market for this gap size. This feature is a plus for applications with limited available space.

The QVE00033 is a miniature infrared transmissive switch designed for no contact switching in surface-mount applications. It consists of a GaAs LED and a silicon phototransistor facing each other across a 2mm gap with a 0.4mm aperture, and is packaged in a temperature resistant black plastic housing. The QVE00033 interrupter switch's small size, surface mount package, and performance make it ideal for non-contact switching applications in disk drives, card detectors, mouse and trackballs, and motor and motion control.

The overall size of the device (7.5mm x 4.05mm footprint; 5.4mm height) makes it one of the most compact switches available on the market for this gap size. This feature is a plus for applications with limited available space.

Other features include a daylight filter on the phototransistor, which improves immunity to ambient light.

Collector current (I_{C ON}) is 100µA min and 600µA max; collector-to-emitter saturation voltage (V_{CE SAT}) is 0.4V max; operating temperature (T_OPR) is -55° to +100°C; and reflow soldering temperature is 240°C peak.

Features

- Compact package (2mm wide slot)
- Surface mount package
- Daylight filter on the detector
- No contact switching
- 0.4mm aperture width
- Transistor output
- Temperature resistant opaque black plastic housing
- Flammability rating of UL-94V-0
- Tape and reel
- Reflow conditions:
   Preheat = 160°C for 120 seconds
   Reflow = 200°C for 60 seconds (peak = 240°C)

Benefits

- Very small slotted switch saves space
- Surface-mount - no contact switching.
- New product in a family of devices featuring miniature sidelookers.
- Offers low power consumption
- Daylight filter improves immunity to ambient light
- Simpler and less expensive technology than other detection devices

Applications

- Disk drives
- Card detection
- Mouse and trackball
- Motor Control
- Motion Control

Operation