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TCST5250 AI Analysis:
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TCST5250 product

TCST5250

Optical Sensors - Photointerrupters - Slot Type - Transistor Output

Optical SensorTransmissivePhototransistor

The TCST5250 is a transmissive optical sensor with a 2.7mm gap and phototransistor output, ideal for switching and encoding applications.

Best for

  • Optical switches
  • Shaft encoders

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring high-speed switching beyond phototransistor limits

Check before use

  • Mechanical clearance and mounting tolerances

Key specifications

Gap Width
2.7 mm
Aperture
0.5 mm
Wavelength
950 nm
VCEO
70 V

Compliance & Environment

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

Application

Sensor

Datasheet

f129553ae0bc04494d21aa4e40122337_VISHAY(威世)&TCST5250.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

It is a transmissive optical sensor from Vishay that combines an infrared emitter and a phototransistor in a single leaded package.