Data Sheet 1 2004-03-19
Type Ordering Code
SFH250 Q62702-P1012
SFH250V Q62702-P0263
Plastic Fiber Optic Photodiode Detector
Plastic Connector Housing
SFH250
SFH250V
Fiber Optics
Features
• 2.2 mm Aperture holds Standard 1000 Micron
Plastic Fiber
• No Fiber Stripping Required
• Fast Switching Time
• Good Linearity
• Sensitive in visible and near IR Range
• Molded Microlens for Efficient Coupling
Plastic Connector Housing
• Mounting Screw Attached to the Connector
• Interference Free Transmission from
light-Tight Housing
• Transmitter and Receiver can be flexibly positioned
• No Cross Talk
• Auto insertable and Wave solderable
• Supplied in Tubes
Applications
• Household Electronics
• Power Electronics
• Optical Networks
• Light Barriers
SFH250
SFH250V
Technical Data
Data Sheet 2 2004-03-19
Technical Data
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Limit Values Unit
min. max.
Operating Temperature Range TOP –40 +85 °C
Storage Temperature Range TSTG –40 +100 °C
Junction Temperature TJ100 °C
Soldering Temperature
(2 mm from case bottom, t ≤ 5s)
TS260 °C
Reverse Voltage VR30 V
Power Dissipation PTOT 100 mW
Thermal Resistance, Junction/Air RthJA 750 K/W
SFH250
SFH250V
Technical Data
Data Sheet 3 2004-03-19
Characteristics (TA = 25°C)
Parameter Symbol Values Unit
min. typ. max.
Maximum Photosensitivity
Wavelength
λSmax 850 nm
Photosensitivity Spectral Range
(S = 10% Smax)λ400 1100 nm
Dark Current (VR = 20 V) IR1 (≤ 10) nA
Capacitance
(f = 1 MHz, VR = 0 V)
CO11 pF
Rise and Fall Times of
Photo Current
(
R
L
= 50
Ω
,
V
R
= 30 V,
λ
= 880 nm)
10% to 90%
90% to 10%
tR
tF
0.01
0.01
µs
Photo Current (ΦIN = 10 µW
coupled from the end of a plastic
fiber, VR = 5 V)
λ = 660 nm
λ = 950 nm
IP3 (≥ 1.6)
4 (
≥
2.5)
µA
Temperature Coefficient IP
λ = 560 to 660 nm
TCI–0.04 %/K
Temperature Coefficient IP
λ = 830 nm
0.04
Temperature Coefficient IP
λ = 950 nm
0.2
SFH250
SFH250V
Technical Data
Data Sheet 4 2004-03-19
Relative Spectral Sensitivity Srel = f(λ)
Capacitance C0 = f(VR), f = 1 MHz, EV = 0
Dark Current IR = f(VR), TA = 25°C
Photocurrent IP/IP25 = f(TA), λ = 950 nm
SFH250
SFH250V
Package Outlines
Data Sheet 5 2004-03-19
Package Outlines
Figure 1
Figure 2
SFH250
Dimensions in mm File: 4201
SFH250V
Dimensions in mm File: 4202
Edition 2004-03-19
Published by Infineon Technologies AG,
St.-Martin-Strasse 53,
81669 München, Germany
© Infineon Technologies AG 2004.
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SFH250
SFH250V
Revision History: 2004-03-19 DS1
Previous Version: 2002-03-14
