Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting
Laser in T-1 Package
OPV332
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850nm VCSEL technology
High thermal stability
Low drive current
High output power
Narrow Beam Angle
The OPV332 is a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) packaged in a dome lens T-1 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 4 degree beam angle from the device. Long distance applications
may benefit from this feature as secondary optics may be eliminated, reducing total system cost. The OPV332 is
optically and spectrally compatible with Optek’s standard detector products such as the OP500 series phototran-
sistors, OP530 series photodarlingtons and the OP900 series photodiodes.
Applications
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Non-contact position sensing
Photoelectric sensors
Optical encoders
Light curtains
Emission
Surface
VCSEL
Additional laser safety information can
be found on the Optek website. See
application bulletin #221.
Classification is not marked on the
device due to space limitations. See
package outline for centerline of opti-
cal radiance. Operating devices be-
yond maximum rating may result in
hazardous radiation exposure
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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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1645 Wallace Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: (800) 341-4747 FAX: (972) 323– 2396 sensors@optekinc.com www.optekinc.com
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