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Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode
OP168F, OP169, OP268F, OP269 Series
Description:
Each diode in this series is molded into an end-looking plastic package. The package for all OP168F and OP268F
devices is black, whereas the package for all OP169 and OP269 packages is clear. OP168F and OP169 devices
are GaAs. OP268F and OP269 devices are GaAIAs.
The OP268FPS is an 850nm gallium aluminum arsenide infrared emitting diode molded in a end-looking miniature
plastic package. The advantage of this emitter is that it emits photons from a 0.004” area that is aligned with the
package optical centerline. Unlike other GaAlAs emitters, this device performs more like an ideal point source and
is suitable for use with lenses to create collimated light sources that can be used in a variety of applications.
Due to their small size, all diodes in this series offer considerable design flexibility.
The OP168F and OP268F series are mechanically an d spe ctrall y matched to the OP508F series phototransisto r
and the OP538F series photodarli ngtons. The OP169 and OP269 series are mechanically and spectrally
matched to the OP509 series phototransistors.
Please refer to Application Bulletins 208 and 210 for additional design information and reliability (degradation) data.
For custom screening contact your OPTEK representative.
Features:
Flat lens for wide radiation angle (OP168, OP268)
Integral lens for narrow beam angle (OP169, OP269)
Easily stackable on 0.100” (2.54 mm) hole centers
Mechanically and spectrally matched to other OPTEK devices
Applications:
Space-limited applications
Excellent design flexibility
PCBoard mounted slotted switch
PCBoard interrupter
Ordering Information
Part
Number LED Peak
Wavelength Total Beam
Angle Lead
Length
OP168FA
935 nm 104°
0.50"
OP168FB
OP168FC
OP169A
935 nm 18°
OP169B
OP169C
OP268FA
890 nm
OP268FB
OP268FC
OP268FPS 850 nm 50°
OP269A
890 nm 18”
OP269B
OP269C
104°
OP168
OP268 OP169
OP269
RoHS
OPTEK reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
OPTEK Technology Inc. — 1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (972) 323-2200 or (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323-2396 sensors@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
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Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode
OP168F, OP169, OP268F, OP269 Series
OP169 (A, B, C), OP269 (A, B, C)
OP168F (A, B, C), OP268F (A, B, C, PS)
1
2
1
2
Pin # LED
X=0.060” (1.5 mm)
1 Anode
2 Cathode
Pin # LED
X=0.060” (1.5 mm)
1 Anode
2 Cathode
INCHES
[MILLIMETERS]
DIMENSIONS ARE IN:
INCHES
[MILLIMETERS]
DIMENSIONS ARE IN:
OPTEK reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
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Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode
OP168F, OP169, OP268F, OP269 Series
Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA=25°C unless otherwise noted)
Storage and Operating Temperature Range -40o C to +100o C
Reverse Voltage 2.0 V
Continuous Forward Current 50 mA
Peak Forward Current (1 μs pulse width, 300 pps)
OP168, OP169, OP268, OP269 (A, B, C)
OP268FPS
3.0 A
100 mA
Lead Soldering Temperature [1/16 inch (1.6 mm) from case for 5 seconds with soldering iron](1) 260° C
Power Dissipation(2) 100 mW
Notes:
1. RMA flux is recommended. Duration can be extended to 10 seconds maximum when flow soldering. A maximum of 20 grams force
may be applied to the leads when soldering.
2. Derate linearly 1.33 mW/° C above 25° C.
3. For OP168 (FA, FB, FC) and OP268 (FA, FB, FC), EE(APT) is a measurement of the average apertured radiant energy incident upon a
sensing area 0.081” (2.06 mm) in diameter perpendicular to and centered on the mechanical axis of the lens and 0.400” (10.16 mm)
from the measurement surface. For OP169 (A, B, C) and OP269 (A, B, C), EE(APT) is a measurement of the average apertured radiant
energy incident upon a sensing area 0.180” (4.57 mm) in diameter perpendicular to and centered on the mechanical axis of the lens
and 0.653” (16.6 mm) from the lens tip. NOTE: EE(APT) is a measurement of the average radiant intensity within the cone formed by
the above conditions. EE(APT) is not necessarily uniform within the measured area.
Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITIONS
Input Diode
EE (APT)
(3)
Apertured Radiant Incidence
OP168FA
OP168FB
OP168FC
OP169A
OP169B
OP169C
OP268FA
OP268FB
OP268FC
OP268FPS
OP269A
OP269B
OP269C
0.48
0.43
0.27
0.18
0.11
0.03
0.64
0.45
0.36
0.10
0.58
0.42
0.34
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.73
-
-
0.22
-
-
0.99
-
0.90
-
0.82
-
mW/cm2
IF = 20 mA
Aperture = .081” dia.
Distance = .400” from tip of lens to
aperture surface
VF
Forward Voltage
OP168, OP169
OP268, OP269
OP268FPS
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.40
1.50
1.80
V IF = 20 mA
IR
Reverse Current
OP168, OP169, OP268, OP269
OP268FPS
-
-
-
-
100
20
µA
VR= 2.0 V
λP
Wavelength at Peak Emission
OP168, OP169
OP268, OP269
OP268FPS
-
-
-
935
890
850
-
-
-
nm
IF = 20 mA
OPTEK reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
OPTEK Technology Inc. — 1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (972) 323-2200 or (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323-2396 sensors@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
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Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode
OP168F, OP169, OP268F, OP269 Series
Electrical Characteristics (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted — for reference only)
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITIONS
Input Diode
B
Spectral Bandwidth between Half Power
Points
OP168, OP169, OP268FPS
OP268, OP269
-
-
50
80
-
-
nm
IF = 10 mA
∆λP /T
Spectral Shift with Temperature
OP168, OP169,
OP268, OP269
-
-
±0.30
±0.18
-
-
nm/°C
IF = Constant
θHP
Emission Angle at Half Power Points
OP168
OP169
OP268
OP268FPS
OP269
-
-
-
-
-
104°
46°
104°
50°
46°
-
-
-
-
-
Degree IF = 20 mA
tr
Rise Time
OP168, OP169
OP268, OP269
OP268FPS
-
-
-
1000
500
10
-
-
-
ns
IF(PK)=100 mA, PW=10 µs, D.C.=10%
tf
Fall Time
OP168, OP169
OP268, OP269
OP268FPS
-
-
-
500
250
10
-
-
-
ns
IF(PK)=100 mA, PW=10 µs, D.C.=10%
Beam Angle OP268FA - OP268FC
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
-80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
Angle (Degrees)
Amplitude
Beam Angle OP168 & OP268 Pac kage Beam Angle OP169 & OP269 Pac kage
Beam An gl e
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
110%
-80-70-60-50-40-30-20-100 1020304050607080
Degrees
Normalized Radiance
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Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode
OP168F, OP169, OP268F, OP269 Series
OP168 (FA, FB, FC), OP169 (A, B, C)
Distance vs Output Power vs Forward Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Distance (inches)
N or malize d Out p ut Po wer
10 mA
20 mA
30 mA
40 mA
50 mA
60 mA
80 mA
100 mA
Normal iz ed at 0.6" and 50 m A
Forward Current
Forward Voltage vs Forward Current vs
Temperature
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Forward Cu rren t (m A)
Typical Forward V ol tage (V)
-65°C
-40°C
-20°C
+0°C
+20°C
+40°C
+60°C
+80°C
+100°C
+125°C
Opt ic a l P ower vs I
F
vs Temp
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Forward Current I
F
(mA)
Normalized Optical Power
-65°C
-40°C
-20°C
+0°C
+20°C
+40°C
+60°C
+80°C
+100°C
+125°C
Norm a li z ed at 20 mA and 20
o
C
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Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode
OP168F, OP169, OP268F, OP269 Series
OP268 (FA, FB, FC, FPS), OP269 (A, B, C)
Forward Voltage vs Forward Current vs
Temperature
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
0 102030405060708090100
Forwar d Current (mA)
Typical Forward Voltage (V)
-60° C
-40° C
-20° C
0° C
20° C
40° C
60° C
80° C
100° C
120°C
Optical Power vs I
F
vs Temperature
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
0 102030405060708090100
Forward Current I
F
(mA)
Normalized Optical Power
-60° C
-40° C
-20° C
0° C
20° C
40° C
60° C
80° C
100° C
120° C
Normal ized at 50 mA and 20° C
Distance vs Output Power vs Forward Current
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0.2 '' 0.4 '' 0.6 '' 0.8 '' 1.0 '' 1.2 '' 1.4 '' 1.6 '' 1.8 '' 2.0 ''
Dist an ce (i n ch es )
Normalized Output Power
10 mA
20 mA
30 mA
40 mA
50 mA
60 mA
70 mA
80 mA
90 mA
100 mA
Normalized at 1" and 50 m
A
Forward Current