GP2A25

Light Modulation, Reflection Type

GP2A25 Photointerrupter

■ Features ■ Outline Dimensions (Unit : mm)

1. Light modulation system impervious to external disturbing light φ 3.2 Optical center
2. Compact and 3-pin connector output type 33

(Volume : 30% less than GP2A20) 3.1 17.7

3
3. Long focal distance type (Optimum detecting distance : 3 to 7 mm)

4.5

7.8
9
4. Capable of TTL direct connection
2
6.2 6
12 Connector 1
JAPAN AMP made 175768-3

8
4.5

2
2.5
■ Applications φ 3
26.5
1. Copiers
2. Facsimiles
3. LBPs
Internal connection diagram

Amp.
Comparator
Constant voltage circuit
Demodulator circuit
3
2

Sync. detector circuit

Oscillator circuit

1 VCC
2 VO
3 GND

* "OPIC" (Optical IC) is a trademark of the SHARP Corporation.

An OPIC consists of a light-detecting element and signal-processing circuit
integrated onto a single chip.

■ Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25˚C)

Parameter Symbol Rating Unit Remarks
Supply voltage V CC - 0.5 to+ 7 V -
Output voltage VO 30 V -
Output current I OL 50 mA Sink current *1

Operating temperature T opr - 10 to+ 60 ˚C

The connector should be plugged in/out at normal temperature.
Storage temperature T stg - 20 to+ 80 ˚C
*1 Output current vs. ambient temperature : Per Fig. 1.

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data books, etc. Contact SHARP in order to obtain the latest version of the device specification sheets before using any SHARP's device.”
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■ Electro-optical Characteristics (Vcc=5V, Ta=25˚C)

Parameter Symbol Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Supply voltage V CC - 4.75 - 5.25 V
Dissipation current (I) I CC VCC = 5V, R L= , smoothing value - - 30 mA
Dissipation current (II) ICCP *1 V = 5V, peak pulse value - - 150 mA
CC

Low level output voltage V OL VCC =5V, I OL =16mA, at detecting time - - 0.4 V
High level output voltage V OH VCC =5V, R L =1kΩ , at non-detecting time 4.5 - - V
*2 Kodak 90% reflective paper, V mm
Non-detecting distance L LHL CC =5V - - 27.0
*2 Kodak 90% reflective paper, VCC =5V - - 1.0 mm
L HLS *2
Black paper, VCC =5V - - 3.0 mm
Detecting distance *2
Kodak 90% reflective paper, VCC =5V 9.0 - - mm
L HLL *2
Black paper, V CC =5V 7.0 - - mm
tPHL *3
- - 1.0 ms
Response time VCC = 5V
tPLH - - 1.0 ms
EV1 *4
3 000 - - lx
External disturbing light illuminance
EV2 1 500 - - lx
*1 Test Condition for Peak Pulse Value I CCP
R= 1Ω
VCC= 5V Vr
V RL = 1kΩ
GP2A25 VO tW ICCP= Vr /1Ω
tP t W( TYP.) = 8µ s
GND t P( TYP.) = 130 µs

*2 Test Condition for Detecting Distance Characteristics

Reflective object
Output V O

VOH

V OL

Detecting distance L
LHLS LHLL
GP2A25 Detection surface LLHS LLHL

*3 Test Circuit for Response Time

Reflective object : Kodak 90% reflective paper With reflective object
Detection surface RL = 1kΩ
VCC = 5V Without reflective object
VO tPHL tPLH
GP2A25
VOH
GND
Vout 1.5V
waveform
VOL
L

*4 Test Condition for External Disturbing Light Illuminance

EV1 : At non-detecting time EV2 : At detecting time PPC paper

Emission/detection surface
Emission/detection surface

Light source A Light source A

Illuminance shall be that on the reflective object.

Illuminance shall be that on the emission/detection surface. Output shall not go from "L" to "H".
Output shall not go from "H" to "L". 7mm
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Fig. 1 Low Level Output Current vs. Fig. 2 Low Level Output voltage vs.
Ambient Temperature Ambient Temperature
60 0.3
VCC=5V
At detecting time
( mA)

Low level output voltage V OL ( V)

50
IOL= 30mA
OL

40 0.2
Low level output current I

30
16mA
27

20 0.1

5mA
10

0 0
- 10 0 25 50 60 75 - 10 0 25 50 60 75
Ambient temperature Ta (˚C) Ambient temperature Ta (˚C)

Fig. 3 Low Level Output Voltage vs. Fig. 4 Dissipation current (Smoothing Value)
Low Level Output Current vs. Ambient Temperature
0.5 7
0.4 VCC=5V
At detecting time
0.3 6
Low level output voltage V OL ( V)

( mA)
0.2
5 Ta=- 10˚C
CC

25˚C
Dissipation current I

0.1 4
60˚C

0.05 3
0.04
0.03 2

0.02
1

0.01 0
1 2 3 4 5 10 20 30 4050 100 4.75 5.0 5.25
Low level output current I OL ( mA) Supply voltage V CC ( V)

(Precautions for Use)

1) In order to stabilize power supply line, connect a by-pass capacitor of more than 0.33µ F between VCC and GND near the device.
2) Please do not perform dip cleaning or ultrasonic cleaning because lens part of this product is an optical device of acrylic resin.
3) Remove dust or stains, using an air blower or a soft cloth moistened in cleaning agent.
However, do not perform the above cleaning using a soft cloth with cleaning solvent in the marking portion.
In this case, use only the following type of cleaning solvent used for wiping off:
Ethyl alcohol, Methyl alcohol, Isopropyl alcohol
When the cleaning solvents except for specified materials are used, please contact us.
● As for other general precautions, refer to the chapter "Precautions for Use".
Application Circuits

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--- Personal computers
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