# Transmissive Photo Interrupter, Phototransistor, Through Hole, 3 mm, 0.5 mm, 50 mA, 4 V

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/EE-SX199/transmissive-photo-interrupter-phototransistor
**SKU**: EE-SX199
**Manufacturer**: OMRON ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Photo Interrupters || Transmissive Photo Interrupters
**Price**: €1.6900
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gap Width | 3mm |
| Sensor Output | Phototransistor |
| Aperture Width | 0.5mm |
| Forward Voltage | 1.2V |
| Sensor Mounting | Through Hole |
| Forward Current If | 50mA |
| Reverse Voltage Vr | 4V |

## Datasheet

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## **7Photomicrosensor (Transmissive) EE-SX199** 

**Be sure to read** _**Precautions**_ **on page 25.** 

## ■ **Dimensions** 

**Note:** All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. 

## ■ **Features** 

- General-purpose model with a 3-mm-wide slot. 

- PCB mounting type. 

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- High resolution with a 0.5-mm-wide aperture. 

- With a positioning boss. 

## ■ **Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta = 25** ° **C)** 

|**Item**|**Item**|**Symbol**|**Rated value**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Emitter**|**Forward current**|IF|50 mA<br>(see note 1)|
||**Pulse forward cur-**<br>**rent**|IFP|1 A<br>(see note 2)|
||**Reverse voltage**|VR|4 V|
|**Detector**|**Collector–Emitter**<br>**voltage**|VCEO|30 V|
||**Emitter–Collector**<br>**voltage**|VECO|---|
||**Collector current**|IC|20 mA|
||**Collector dissipa-**<br>**tion**|PC|100 mW<br>(see note 1)|
|**Ambient tem-**<br>**perature**|**Operating**|Topr|–25°C to 85°C|
||**Storage**|Tstg|–40°C to<br>100°C|
|**Soldering temperature**||Tsol|260°C<br>(see note 3)|



- **Note: 1.** Refer to the temperature rating chart if the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C. 

   **2.** The pulse width is 10 μs maximum with a frequency of 100 Hz. 

   **3.** Complete soldering within 10 seconds. 

## ■ **Electrical and Optical Characteristics (Ta = 25** ° **C)** 

~~es~~ **Item** ~~eG~~ **Symbol Value Condition Emitter** ~~GQ~~ **Forward voltage** VF 1.2 V typ., 1.4 V max. IF = 30 mA **Reverse current** IR 0.01 μA typ., 10 μA max. VR = 4 V ~~eSGO~~ **Peak emission wavelength** λP 940 nm typ. ~~eee~~ IF = 20 mA **Detector** ~~RO~~ **Light current** IL 0.5 mA min., 14 mA max. IF = 20 mA, VCE = 5 V ~~sO~~ **Dark current** ID 2 nA typ., 200 nA max. VCE = 20 V, 0 lx ~~GO~~ **Leakage current** ILEAK ----- **Collector–Emitter saturated volt-** VCE (sat) 0.1 V typ., 0.4 V max. IF = 40 mA, IL = 0.5 mA **age Peak spectral sensitivity wave-** λP 850 nm typ. VCE = 10 V ~~SSSSs~~ **length** ~~Pe~~ **Rising time** tr 4 μs typ. VCC = 5 V, RL = 100 Ω, IL = 5 mA ~~GO~~ **Falling time** tf 4 μs typ. VCC = 5 V, RL = 100 Ω, IL = 5 mA 

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## ■ **Engineering Data** 

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