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TCST2300 AI Analysis:
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TCST2300 product

TCST2300

Optical Sensors - Photointerrupters - Slot Type - Transistor Output

Optical SensorTransmissivePhototransistor

The TCST2300 is a high-precision transmissive optical sensor with a 3.1 mm gap and 0.25 mm aperture, ideal for fine-resolution sensing applications.

Best for

  • Precision position sensing
  • Counting applications
  • Encoder feedback

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring high output current (use TCST2103 instead)

Check before use

  • Ensure the 0.25 mm aperture provides sufficient resolution for your specific shutter speed and size.

Key specifications

Gap Width
3.1 mm
Aperture Width
0.25 mm
Output Current
0.5 mA
Wavelength
950 nm

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
REACH Unaffected
MSL
1 (Unlimited)
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8541.49.9500

Application

SensorIndustrial

Datasheet

c13001ffc6f8c78fe43241e476bd2cf8_VISHAY(威世)&TCST2300.pdf

800 KB

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CAD Models

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Questions & answers

The TCST2300 is a transmissive optical sensor consisting of an infrared emitter and a phototransistor in a leaded package, designed to detect objects passing through its 3.1 mm optical gap.