What should engineers review before using VSMA1094600X02?

Check the thermal path from junction to solder point, the actual solder-point temperature, pulse duty cycle, forward-voltage tolerance, and optical alignment. The device is rated to 1.5 A DC and 5 A for 100 µs surge pulses, and it must not be operated continuously in reverse bias.

What is the pinout of VSMA1094600X02?

Use the VSMA1094600X02 datasheet for the official pinout diagram and pin names. In PartGenie, ask Datasheet AI about VSMA1094600X02 pinout to locate pins, power rails, and interface signals before layout.

VSMA1094600X02 Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD | Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division

AI summary

VSMA1094600X02 is a high-power 940 nm SMD infrared LED with a lens, intended for high-current pulsed or continuous-drive sensing and illumination systems.

Best for

940 nm driver and occupant monitoring
Eye-tracking illumination
Security and CCTV infrared illumination

Avoid if

A reverse-bias-tolerant emitter is required
The PCB cannot provide a low-resistance thermal path
A narrow optical beam is required without external optics

Check before use

Confirm junction and solder-point thermal limits
Validate pulse current and duty cycle using the pulse-duration curves
Confirm cathode orientation and recommended footprint
Allow for radiant-intensity measurement tolerance of ±11%

Key specifications

Wavelength: 945 nm peak; 940 nm centroid
Radiant intensity: 510 mW/sr typical at 1 A
Drive current: 1.5 A DC; 5 A pulsed at 100 µs
Optical angle: ±60° half intensity
Package: 3.4 mm × 3.4 mm × 1.8 mm SMD with lens

Compliance & Environment

RoHS: ROHS3 Compliant

Application

Driver and occupant monitoringEye trackingCCTV and security illumination

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Questions & answers

VSMA1094600X02 is a Vishay Semiconductors high-power surface-mount infrared emitting diode. It uses a double-stack emitter chip and lens, with a 945 nm peak wavelength and 940 nm centroid wavelength.