TT Electronics - Optek Technology | OPV382

The OPV382 is a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) packaged in a dome 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 dome lens packaging creates a narrow beam angle from the device. Long distance applications may benefit from this feature as secondary optics may be eliminated, reducing total system cost.

Features:

• 850 nm VCSEL technology
• High thermal stability
• Low drive current
• High output power
• Narrow Beam Angle

Applications:

• Non-contact position sensing
• Photoelectric sensors
• Optical encoders
• Light curtains