MALVERN, Pa. — April 18, 2018 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new AEC-Q101 qualified transmissive optical sensors for automotive and industrial applications. Offered in a compact 5.5 mm by 5.85 mm by 7 mm package, the Vishay Semiconductors TCUT1630X01 and TCUT1800X01 are the industry’s first 3- and 4-channel transmissive sensors, respectively.
The triple-channel TCUT1630X01 includes an infrared emitter and three phototransistor detectors located face to face in a surface-mount package. With a taller dome than previous-generation devices and an additional channel for a vertical push function or indexing tab, the device is ideal for turn and … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology Releases AEC-Q101 Qualified 3- and 4-Channel Optical Sensors for Turn and Push, Absolute, and Incremental Encoding"