HS0038A2.

Vishay Telefunken

Photo Modules for PCM Remote Control Systems

Description
The HS0038A2. series are miniaturized receivers for
infrared remote control systems. PIN diode and
preamplifier are assembled on lead frame, the epoxy
package is designed as IR filter.
The demodulated output signal can directly be
decoded by a microprocessor. HS0038A2. is the
standard IR remote control receiver series, supporting
all major transmission codes.
GND
VS

OUT
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Features
D Photo detector and preamplifier in one package
D Internal filter for PCM frequency
D Improved shielding against electrical field

D Low power consumption

D High immunity against ambient light
D Continuous data transmission possible
(800 bit/s)

disturbance

D Suitable burst length 10 cycles/burst

D TTL and CMOS compatibility

D Output active low

Block Diagram
2
Control
Circuit

Input

30 kW
3

PIN
AGC

Band
Pass

VS

OUT

Demodulator
1

GND

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Tamb = 25_C
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Output Voltage
Output Current
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Power Consumption
Soldering Temperature

Test Conditions
(Pin 2)
(Pin 2)
(Pin 3)
(Pin 3)

(Tamb
85 C)
t
10 s, 1 mm from case

Symbol
VS
IS
VO
IO
Tj
Tstg
Tamb
Ptot
Tsd

Value
0.3...6.0
5
0.3...6.0
5
100
25...+85
25...+85
50
260

Unit
V
mA
V
mA
C
C
C
mW
C

Typ
1.1
1.4
35

Max
1.5

Unit
mA
mA
m

250
0.5

mV
mW/m2

Basic Characteristics
Tamb = 25_C
Parameter
Supply
y Current ((Pin 2))

Test Conditions
VS = 5 V, Ev = 0
VS = 5 V, Ev = 40 klx, sunlight
Transmission Distance
Ev = 0, test signal see fig.7, IR diode
TSAL6200, IF = 400 mA
Output Voltage Low (Pin 3) IOSL = 0.5 mA,Ee = 0.7 mW/m2, f = fo
Irradiance (38 kHz)
Pulse width tolerance: tpi 5/fo < tpo
< tpi + 6/fo, test signal see fig.7
Irradiance
tpi 5/fo < tpo < tpi + 6/fo
Directivity
Angle of half transmission distance

Symbol
ISD
ISH
d

Min
0.8

VOSL
Ee min
Ee max
1/2

0.35

W/m2
deg

30
45

Application Circuit
2
HS0038A2.
TSAL62..

4.7 mF *)

100 W *)

+5 V **)
>10 kW
optional

mC

1
16215

GND
*) recommended to suppress power supply disturbances
**) tolerated supply voltage range : 4.5 V<VS <5.5V

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Suitable Data Format
The circuit of the HS0038A2. is designed in that way
that unexpected output pulses due to noise or
disturbance signals are avoided. A bandpassfilter, an
integrator stage and an automatic gain control are
used to suppress such disturbances.
The distinguishing mark between data signal and
disturbance signal are carrier frequency, burst length
and duty cycle.
The data signal should fullfill the following condition:

Carrier frequency should be close to 38kHz.

Burst length should be 10 cycles/burst or longer.

After each burst which is between 10 cycles and

70 cycles a gap time of at least 14 cycles is
neccessary.

For each burst which is longer than 1.8ms a

corresponding gap time is necessary at some
time in the data stream. This gap time should be
at least 4 times longer than the burst.

Up to 800 short bursts per second can be

received continuously.

Some examples for suitable data format are:

NEC Code (repetitive pulse), NEC Code (repetitive
data), Toshiba Micom Format, Sharp Code
When a disturbance signal is applied to the
HS0038A2. it can still receive the data signal. However
the sensitivity is reduced to that level that no unexpected pulses will occure.
Some examples for such disturbance signals which
are suppressed by the HS0038A2. are:

DC light (e.g. from tungsten bulb or sunlight)

Continuous signal at 38kHz or at any other

frequency

Signals from fluorescent lamps with electronic

ballast with low modulation (see Figure A or B).

10

15

20

time [ms]
Figure A: IR Signal from Fluorescent Lamp with low Modulation

10

15

20

time [s]

Figure B: IR Signal from Fluorescent Lamp with high Modulation

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Typical Characteristics (Tamb = 25_C unless otherwise specified)
Ee min Threshold Irradiance ( mW/m2 )

eE
min

/e E Rel. Responsitivity

1.0
0.8

0.6

0.4
0.2

f = f0

"5%

Df ( 3 dB ) = f0 / 10

2.0
f ( E ) = f0
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
0.0

0.0
0.7

0.8

0.9

1.0

1.1

1.3

1.2

f / f0 Relative Frequency

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Figure 1. Frequency Dependence of Responsivity

tpo Output Pulse Length (ms)

0.9
0.8
Input burst duration

0.6
0.5

l = 950 nm,
optical test signal, fig.7

0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0.1

1.0

10.0

Ee Irradiance (

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4.5
4.0
3.5

^
^

Correlation with ambient light sources

( Disturbance effect ) : 10W/m2 1.4 klx
( Stand.illum.A, T = 2855 K ) 8.2 klx
( Daylight, T = 5900 K )

3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5

Ambient, l = 950 nm

1.0
0.5

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0
0.01

0.10

1.00

10.00

1 kHz

10 kHz
1

100 Hz

Figure 3. Sensitivity in Bright Ambient

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0.1

10

100

1000

DVs RMS AC Voltage on DC Supply Voltage ( mV )

Figure 5. Sensitivity vs. Supply Voltage Disturbances

1.0
0.9
0.8

Sensitivity in dark ambient

0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
30 15

100.00

E DC Irradiance (W/m2)

2.0

1.6

f = f0

0.1
0.01

E e min Threshold Irradiance (mW/m2 )

E e min Threshold Irradiance (mW/m2 )

5.0

1.2

10

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Figure 2. Sensitivity in Dark Ambient

0.8

Figure 4. Sensitivity vs. Electric Field Disturbances

100.0 1000.0 10000.0

mW/m2

0.4

E Field Strength of Disturbance ( kV / m )

Ee min Threshold Irradiance ( mW/m2 )

1.0

0.7

0.0
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15

30

45

60

75

90

Tamb Ambient Temperature ( C )

Figure 6. Sensitivity vs. Ambient Temperature

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Optical Test Signal
Ee

(IR diode TSAL6200, IF = 0.4 A, 30 pulses, f = f0, T = 10 ms)

tpi *
* tpi

T
10/fo is recommended for optimal function

Output Signal

VO

1)
2)

VOH

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"

7/f0 < td < 15/f0

tpo = tpi 6/f0

0.9
0.8

Ton

0.7
0.6
0.5
Toff

0.4
0.3

l = 950 nm,
optical test signal, fig.8

0.2
0.1
0
0.1

VOL

1.0

10.0

100.0 1000.0 10000.0

Ee Irradiance (mW/m2)

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td1 )

T on ,Toff Output Pulse Length (ms)

1.0

tpo2
)

Figure 10. Output Pulse Diagram

Figure 7. Output Function

Optical Test Signal

600 ms

600 ms
T = 60 ms

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VO

Output Signal, ( see Fig.10 )

VOH

S ( l ) rel Relative Spectral Sensitivity

Ee

1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
750

VOL
Ton

Toff

850

950

1150

1050

l Wavelength ( nm )

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Figure 11. Relative Spectral Sensitivity vs. Wavelength

Figure 8. Output Function

10

20
30

0.8

Envelope Duty Cycle

0.7
0.6

40

0.5

1.0

0.4

0.9

50

0.3

0.8

60

0.2

70

0.7

80

0.1
0
10
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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Burstlength [number of cycles/burst]

Figure 9. Max. Envelope Duty Cycle vs. Burstlength

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0.6

90
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0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.2
0.4
drel Relative Transmission Distance

Figure 12. Vertical Directivity y

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0

10

20
30

40
1.0
0.9

50

0.8

60
70

0.7

80
0.6
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0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.2
0.4
drel Relative Transmission Distance

Figure 13. Horizontal Directivity x

Dimensions in mm

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substances and do not contain such substances.

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