Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting
Laser in Lateral Package
OPV382
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850nm VCSEL technology
High thermal stability
Low drive current
High output power
Narrow Beam Angle
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. The OPV382 is optically and
spectrally compatible with Optek’s standard detector products such as the OP500 series phototransistors, 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
OPV382
Pin
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2
Connection
Cathode
Anode
VCSEL
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2
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 out-
line for centerline of optical radiance. Oper-
ating devices beyond 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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