Vishay's Latest Infrared Receiver Series Doubles the Sensitivity of the Device Under Low-light Conditions

(Product News, 15 Jan 2008)

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. is upgrading the performance of its 3-V infrared receivers with a new-generation IC that doubles the sensitivity of the device under low-light conditions.

The IC is one of the major determinants of performance in an IR receiver, along with the photo diode and the optical package itself. Sensitivity directly affects the range of a receiver, and is critically important in most infrared receiver applications.

Further improvements resulting from the new IC include a 70 percent reduction in device operating current to 0.35mA; a broader power supply range of 2.5V to 5.5V; and greatly improved immunity to EMI and ESD.

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