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TCRT5000

Vishay Intertechnology

-25℃~+85℃ 0.4V 1.25V 100mA 15mm 70V 950nm Phototransistor DIP-4 Reflective Optical Interrupters ROHS

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DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCvishay/TCRT5000
Category
Reflective Optical Interrupters
Package
DIP-4
Pins
4

Overview

The TCRT5000 is a reflective Optical Interrupter made by Vishay Intertechnology in a DIP-4 package with 4 pins. -25℃~+85℃ 0.4V 1.25V 100mA 15mm 70V 950nm Phototransistor DIP-4 Reflective Optical Interrupters ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:TCRT5000_C3271803, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (Package_DIP:DIP-4_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. 1,320 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C2984661). 76 open-source boards in 62 repositories on GitHub use it.

Symbol

1234
EasyEDA_Cloud:TCRT5000_C3271803From EasyEDA

Footprint

1234
Package_DIP:DIP-4_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPadsFrom KiCad's library

From the datasheet

8
Works from
-25 °C · Tamb, minimum ambient temperature · p. 2
Works up to
85 °C · Tamb, maximum ambient temperature · p. 2
Junction, hottest
100 °C · Emitter maximum junction temperature · p. 1
Collector-emitter, most
70 V · Detector maximum collector emitter voltage · p. 2
Collector current, most
100 mA · Detector maximum collector current · p. 2
Forward current, most
60 mA · Emitter maximum continuous forward current · p. 1
Reverse voltage, most
5 V · Emitter maximum reverse voltage · p. 1
Forward voltage
1.25 V · Emitter typical forward voltage at IF = 60 mA · p. 2

What it is and has

7
Package type
leaded · p. 1
Detector type
phototransistor · p. 1
Dimensions
10.2 x 5.8 x 7 mm · p. 1
Peak operating distance
2.5 mm · p. 1
Daylight blocking filter
integrated · p. 1
Emitter wavelength
950 nm · p. 1
Soldering
Lead (Pb)-free soldering released · p. 1

Specifications

24
ParameterConditionsAs printedPage
Reverse voltage VRINPUT (EMITTER); Tamb = 25 °Cmax 5 V1
Forward current IFINPUT (EMITTER); Tamb = 25 °Cmax 60 mA1
Forward surge current IFSMINPUT (EMITTER); tp ≤ 10 us; Tamb = 25 °Cmax 3 A1
Power dissipation PVINPUT (EMITTER); Tamb ≤ 25 °Cmax 100 mW1
Junction temperature TjINPUT (EMITTER)max 100 °C1
Collector emitter voltage VCEOOUTPUT (DETECTOR); Tamb = 25 °Cmax 70 V2
Emitter collector voltage VECOOUTPUT (DETECTOR); Tamb = 25 °Cmax 5 V2
Collector current ICOUTPUT (DETECTOR); Tamb = 25 °Cmax 100 mA2
Power dissipation PVOUTPUT (DETECTOR); Tamb ≤ 55 °Cmax 100 mW2
Junction temperature TjOUTPUT (DETECTOR)max 100 °C2
Total power dissipation PtotSENSOR; Tamb ≤ 25 °Cmax 200 mW2
Ambient temperature range TambSENSORmin -25 · max 85 °C2
Storage temperature range TstgSENSORmin -25 · max 100 °C2
Soldering temperature TsdSENSOR; 2 mm from case, t ≤ 10 smax 260 °C2
Forward voltage VFINPUT (EMITTER); IF = 60 mA; Tamb = 25 °Ctyp 1.25 · max 1.5 V2
Junction capacitance CjINPUT (EMITTER); VR = 0 V, f = 1 MHz; Tamb = 25 °Ctyp 17 pF2
Radiant intensity IeINPUT (EMITTER); IF = 60 mA, tp = 20 ms; Tamb = 25 °Cmax 21 mW/sr2
Peak wavelength λPINPUT (EMITTER); IF = 100 mA; Tamb = 25 °Cmin 940 nm2
Virtual source diameter dINPUT (EMITTER); Method: 63 % encircled energy; Tamb = 25 °Ctyp 2.1 mm2
Collector emitter voltage VCEOOUTPUT (DETECTOR); IC = 1 mA; Tamb = 25 °Cmin 70 V2
Emitter collector voltage VECOOUTPUT (DETECTOR); Ie = 100 uA; Tamb = 25 °Cmin 7 V2
Collector dark current ICEOOUTPUT (DETECTOR); VCE = 20 V, IF = 0 A, E = 0 lx; Tamb = 25 °Ctyp 10 · max 200 nA2
Collector current ICSENSOR; VCE = 5 V, IF = 10 mA, D = 12 mm; Tamb = 25 °C; see figure 3; test surface: mirror (Mfr. Spindler a. Hoyer, Part No. 340005)min 0.5 · typ 1 · max 2.1 mA2
Collector emitter saturation voltage VCEsatSENSOR; IF = 10 mA, IC = 0.1 mA, D = 12 mm; Tamb = 25 °C; see figure 3; test surface: mirror (Mfr. Spindler a. Hoyer, Part No. 340005)max 0.4 V2

Ordering codes, by the datasheet

2
TCRT5000
leaded · 3.5 mm lead length; tube packaging; MOQ 4500 pcs, 50 pcs/tube · p. 1
TCRT5000L
leaded · 15 mm lead length; tube packaging; MOQ 2400 pcs, 48 pcs/tube · p. 1

Parameters

16
C-E Saturation Voltage
70V
Collector - Emitter Voltage VCEO
70V
Collector Current (Ic)
100mA
Collector Current (Max)
100mA
Current - Collector(Ic)
100mA
Forward Current(If)
60mA
Junction Temperature(Max)
100℃
Operating Temperature
-25℃~+85℃
Output Type
Phototransistor
Power Dissipation(Pd)
200mW
Reverse Pressure (Typ)
5V
Reverse Voltage
5V
Sensing Distance
15mm
Vce Saturation(VCE(sat))
0.4V
Voltage - Forward(Vf)
1.25V
Wavelength
950nm

Order codes

2

Pinout

4
The pins of the TCRT5000
PinNameType
11Unspecified
22Unspecified
33Unspecified
44Unspecified

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the TCRT5000?

Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:TCRT5000_C3271803 and the footprint Package_DIP:DIP-4_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the TCRT5000?

DIP-4, with 4 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the TCRT5000 datasheet?

Vishay Intertechnology publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the TCRT5000?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2984661, with 1,320 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the TCRT5000?

Parts like it in the library: the ITR20001/T24 by Everlight Electronics, the ZGY5000(ITR) by Chau Light, the SR-0609-07 by XKB Connection and the ZSOS-R1006-07 by Chau Light. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the TCRT5000?

76 boards in 62 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

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