OPB855

Slotted Optical Switch OPB855 Features:  Low profile 0.27” (6.86 mm) overall height  Printed PCBoard mounting  0.205” (5.21 mm) wide and 0.220 (5.59 mm) deep slot  0.380” (9.65 mm) lead spacing  Opaque plastic housing Description: The OPB855 slotted optical switch consists of an infrared emitting diode and a NPN silicon phototransistor, mounted on opposite sides of a 0.205” (5.21 mm) wide slot in an inexpensive plastic housing. Switching of the phototransistor occurs whenever an opaque object passes through the slot. Applications:  Non-contact interruptive object sensing  Assembly line automation  Machine automation  Equipment security  Machine safety Pin # 1 2 3 4 Description Anode Cathode Collector Emitter RoHS General Note TT Electronics reserves the right to make changes in product specification without notice or liability. All information is subject to TT Electronics’ own data and is considered accurate at time of going to print. © TT electronics plc TT Electronics | Optek Technology, Inc. 1645 Wallace Drive, Ste. 130, Carrollton, TX USA 75006 |Ph: +1 972 323 2200 www.ttelectronics.com | [email protected] Issue A 11/2016 Page 1 Slotted Optical Switch OPB855 Electrical Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA=25°C unless otherwise noted) Storage & Operating Temperature Range Lead Soldering Temperature [1/16 inch (1.6mm) from the case for 5 sec. with soldering iron](1) Input Diode (See OP140 for additional information) Forward DC Current Peak For...