HOA0901

Transmissive Encoder Sensor

FEATURES
• Dual channel IC
• Direct TTL interface
• Inverting logic output
• Resolution to 0.009 in.(.229 mm)
• Internal temperature compensation
• 0.126 in.(3.2 mm) slot width
• Two mounting configurations

DESCRIPTION
The HOA0901 sensor consists of a dual channel IC
detector and an IRED encased in a black thermoplastic
housing. The device is typically used with an interrupter
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strip or disk (code wheel) to encode the rate and
direction of mechanical motion. Applications include
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (mm)
linear and rotary encoders; it is especially suited for the
Tolerance 3 plc decimals ±0.010(0.25)
encoding function in an optical mouse. As the
interruptive pattern moves, the detector generates two 2 plc decimals ±0.020(0.51)
output signals which can be processed to provide speed
and direction information.
HOA0901-011
.419(10.64) .020(0.51) SQ. .083(2.1)
.315(8.0)
The detector is a monolithic IC which consists of two LEADS TYP.
.05(1.27)
.075(1.91)
narrow adjacent photodiodes, amplifiers, and Schmitt OPTICALC L
.050
3 PLCS
.181(4.60)
trigger output stages. The outputs are NPN collectors
4 6
.126(3.20)
with internal 10 kì (nominal) pull-up resistors to VÙÙ
S

.488 3 5
.300(7.62)
(12.40)
which are capable of directly driving TTL loads. The IC 1 2
E

design incorporates circuitry to compensate the .090(2.3)

.100(2.54)
sensitivity for the output power vs. temperature LEADS
.100(2.54)
characteristic of the IRED. The sensing areas of the IC 1. CATHODE
.500(12.7) MIN
2. ANODE
are each 0.008 in.(.203 mm) in width and .015 3. OUTPUT A
in.(.381mm) in height with a 0.001 in.(.0254 mm) 4. GND
5. Vcc
separation for a center- to- center spacing of 0.009 6. OUTPUT B
in.(.229 mm) and outside edge to edge distance of DIM_059.ds4

0.017 in.(.432 mm). The device is designed to operate HOA0901-012

with an encoder period as small as 0.036 in.(.914 mm)
and, with proper processing logic, can resolve motion to
0.009 in.(.229 mm).

Two package styles are available. HOA0901- 011 is

primarily intended for direct PCB mounting.
HOA0901- 012 has mounting tabs for chassis mounting.
The HOA0901 series employs plastic molded
components. For additional component information see
SEP8506 and HLC2701.

Housing material is polycarbonate. Housings are

soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons and ketones. DIM_59b.ds4

Recommended cleaning agents are methanol and

isopropanol.

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Transmissive Encoder Sensor

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER SYMBOL MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITIONS
IR EMITTER

DETECTOR

COUPLED CHARACTERISTICS

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

(25¡C Free-Air Temperature unless otherwise noted)
Operating Temperature Range -40¡C to 70¡C
Storage Temperature Range -40¡C to 85¡C
Soldering Temperature (5 sec) 240¡C
IR EMITTER
Power Dissipation 100 mW [À]
Reverse Voltage 3V
Continuous Forward Current 50 mA
DETECTOR
Supply Voltage 5.5 V
Duration of Output
Short to VÙÙ or Ground 1.0 sec.
Notes
1. Derate linearly 0.75 mW/¡C above 25¡C.

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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM OUTPUT CONFIGURATION WITH MOTION

sch_042.cdr SCH_039.cdr

OUTPUT TIMING DIAGRAM SWITCHING WAVEFORM

cir_010.cdr cir_011.cdr

Fig. 1 IRED Forward Bias Characteristics Fig. 2 IRED Trigger Current vs Temperature
gra_073.ds4 gra_098.ds4

100 1.4
•Normalized trigger current

90
1.2
Forward current - mA

80
Pulsed
70 condition 1.0
60 TA = 80°C 0.8
50
40 0.6
TA = 25°C
30 0.4
20 TA = -40°C
0.2
10
0 0.0
0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 -75 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
Forward voltage - V Ambient temperature - °C

All Performance Curves Show Typical Values

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