Tsl1401r LF B
Tsl1401r LF B
Tsl1401r LF B
r
r
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
DIP PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
SI 1
8 NC
CLK 2
7 GND
AO 3
6 GND
VDD 4
5 NC
NC No internal connection
Description
The TSL1401RLF linear sensor array consists of a 128 1 array of photodiodes, associated charge amplifier
circuitry, and an internal pixel data-hold function that provides simultaneous-integration start and stop times for
all pixels. The pixels measure 63.5 m (H) by 55.5 m (W) with 63.5-m center-to-center spacing and 8-m
spacing between pixels. Operation is simplified by internal control logic that requires only a serial-input (SI)
signal and a clock.
Pixel
2
1 Integrator
Reset
2
Pixel
3
Pixel
128
4
Analog
Bus
3
Output
Buffer
VDD
AO
S2
Sample/Hold/
Output
6, 7
GND
Hold
CLK
SI
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q128
Gain
Trim
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Terminal Functions
TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION
NAME
NO.
AO
Analog output.
CLK
Clock. The clock controls charge transfer, pixel output, and reset.
GND
6, 7
NC
5, 8
No internal connection.
SI
VDD
Supply voltage. Supply voltage for both analog and digital circuits.
Detailed Description
The sensor consists of 128 photodiodes arranged in a linear array. Light energy impinging on a photodiode
generates photocurrent, which is integrated by the active integration circuitry associated with that pixel.
During the integration period, a sampling capacitor connects to the output of the integrator through an analog
switch. The amount of charge accumulated at each pixel is directly proportional to the light intensity and the
integration time.
The output and reset of the integrators is controlled by a 128-bit shift register and reset logic. An output cycle
is initiated by clocking in a logic 1 on SI. For proper operation, after meeting the minimum hold time condition,
SI must go low before the next rising edge of the clock. An internal signal, called Hold, is generated from the
rising edge of SI and transmitted to analog switches in the pixel circuit. This causes all 128 sampling capacitors
to be disconnected from their respective integrators and starts an integrator reset period. As the SI pulse is
clocked through the shift register, the charge stored on the sampling capacitors is sequentially connected to a
charge-coupled output amplifier that generates a voltage on analog output AO. Simultaneously, during the first
18 clock cycles, all pixel integrators are reset, and the next integration cycle begins on the 19th clock. On the
129th clock rising edge, the SI pulse is clocked out of the shift register and the analog output AO assumes a
high impedance state. Note that this 129th clock pulse is required to terminate the output of the 128th pixel, and
return the internal logic to a known state. If a minimum integration time is desired, the next SI pulse may be
presented after a minimum delay of tqt (pixel charge transfer time) after the 129th clock pulse.
AO is an op amp-type output that does not require an external pull-down resistor. This design allows a rail-to-rail
output voltage swing. With VDD = 5 V, the output is nominally 0 V for no light input, 2 V for normal white level, and 4.8 V
for saturation light level. When the device is not in the output phase, AO is in a high-impedance state.
The voltage developed at analog output (AO) is given by:
Vout = Vdrk + (Re) (Ee)(tint)
where:
Vout
Vdrk
Re
Ee
tint
A 0.1 F bypass capacitor should be connected between VDD and ground as close as possible to the device.
The TSL1401RLF is intended for use in a wide variety of applications, including: image scanning, mark and
code reading, optical character recognition (OCR) and contact imaging, edge detection and positioning, and
optical linear and rotary encoding.
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Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating Conditions is not
implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Not recommended for solder reflow.
NOM
MAX
5.5
Input voltage, VI
High-level input voltage, VIH
VDD
VDD
0.8
400
1000
0.03375
UNIT
nm
8000
kHz
100
ms
20
ns
ns
70
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Electrical Characteristics at fclock = 1 MHz, VDD = 5 V, TA = 25C, p = 640 nm, tint = 5 ms,
RL = 330 , Ee = 11 W/cm2 (unless otherwise noted) (see Note 3)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
1.6
2.4
0.1
0.2
4%
7.5%
Vout
See Note 4
Vdrk
Ee = 0
PRNU
See Note 5
See Note 6
0.4%
See Note 7
Re
Responsivity
See Note 8
25
35
Vsat
VDD = 5 V, RL = 330
4.5
4.8
VDD = 3 V, RL = 330
2.5
2.8
SE
Saturation exposure
DSNU
IL
Image lag
See Note 11
IDD
Supply current
IIH
VI = VDD
IIL
VI = 0
Ci
Input capacitance
136
78
0.02
UNIT
FS
mVrms
45
V/
(J/cm 2)
V
nJ/cm 2
0.05
0.5%
VDD = 5 V, Ee = 0
2.8
4.5
VDD = 3 V, Ee = 0
2.6
4.5
mA
pF
NOTES: 3. All measurements made with a 0.1 F capacitor connected between VDD and ground.
4. The array is uniformly illuminated with a diffused LED source having a peak wavelength of 640 nm.
5. PRNU is the maximum difference between the voltage from any single pixel and the average output voltage from all pixels of the
device under test when the array is uniformly illuminated at the white irradiance level. PRNU includes DSNU.
6. Nonlinearity is defined as the maximum deviation from a best-fit straight line over the dark-to-white irradiance levels, as a percent
of analog output voltage (white).
7. RMS noise is the standard deviation of a single-pixel output under constant illumination as observed over a 5-second period.
8. Re(min) = [Vout(min) Vdrk(max)] (Ee tint)
9. SE(min) = [Vsat(min) Vdrk(min)] Ee tint) [Vout(max) Vdrk(min)]
10. DSNU is the difference between the maximum and minimum output voltage for all pixels in the absence of illumination.
11. Image lag is a residual signal left in a pixel from a previous exposure. It is defined as a percent of white-level signal remaining after
a pixel is exposed to a white condition followed by a dark condition:
V out (IL) * V drk
IL +
100
V out (white) * V drk
th(SI)
tw
50
tr, tf
tqt
NOM
MAX
UNIT
20
ns
ns
ns
500
20
ns
s
NOTES: 12. Input pulses have the following characteristics: tr = 6 ns, tf = 6 ns.
13. SI must go low before the rising edge of the next clock pulse.
Dynamic Characteristics over recommended ranges of supply voltage and operating free-air
temperature (see Figures 7 and 8)
PARAMETER
ts
TEST CONDITIONS
RL = 330 ,
CL = 10 pF
MIN
TYP
120
MAX
UNIT
ns
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CLK
tqt
SI
Internal
Reset
Integration
18 Clock Cycles
tint
Not Integrating
Integrating
AO
Hi-Z
Hi-Z
tw
128
129
2.5 V
CLK
5V
0V
tsu(SI)
SI
5V
50%
0V
th(SI)
ts
AO
Pixel 1
Pixel 128
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
NORMALIZED IDLE SUPPLY CURRENT
vs
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE
2
IDD Normalized Idle Supply Current
TA = 25C
Relative Responsivity
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
300
1.5
0.5
0
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000 1100
10
20
Figure 3
50
60
70
Figure 4
DARK OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE
0.10
VDD = 5 V
tint = 0.5 ms to 15 ms
tint = 0.5 ms
tint = 1 ms
VDD = 5 V
0.09
1.5
Vout Output Voltage
40
TA Free-Air Temperature C
Wavelength nm
0.5
0.08
tint = 15 ms
tint = 5 ms
tint = 2.5 ms
0.07
0.06
0
10
20
30
40
60
50
TA Free-Air Temperature C
70
10
20
30
40
60
50
TA Free-Air Temperature C
70
Figure 6
Figure 5
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SETTLING TIME
vs.
LOAD
600
SETTLING TIME
vs.
LOAD
600
VDD = 3 V
Vout = 1 V
500
470 pF
Settling Time to 1% ns
Settling Time to 1% ns
500
400
220 pF
300
200
100 pF
100
VDD = 5 V
Vout = 1 V
200
400
600
800
RL Load Resistance W
400
220 pF
300
200
100 pF
100
10 pF
470 pF
1000
10 pF
200
400
600
800
RL Load Resistance W
Figure 7
1000
Figure 8
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Integration Time
The integration time of the linear array is the period during which light is sampled and charge accumulates on
each pixels integrating capacitor. The flexibility to adjust the integration period is a powerful and useful feature
of the TAOS TSL14xx linear array family. By changing the integration time, a desired output voltage can be
obtained on the output pin while avoiding saturation for a wide range of light levels.
The integration time is the time between the SI (Start Integration) positive pulse and the HOLD positive pulse
minus the 18 setup clocks. The TSL14xx linear array is normally configured with the SI and HOLD pins tied
together. This configuration will be assumed unless otherwise noted. Sending a high pulse to SI (observing
timing rules for setup and hold to clock edge) starts a new cycle of pixel output and integration setup. However,
a minimum of (n+1) clocks, where n is the number of pixels, must occur before the next high pulse is applied
to SI. It is not necessary to send SI immediately on/after the (n+1) clocks. A wait time adding up to a maximum
total of 100 ms between SI pulses can be added to increase the integration time creating a higher output voltage
in low light applications.
Each pixel of the linear array consists of a light-sensitive photodiode. The photodiode converts light intensity
to a voltage. The voltage is sampled on the Sampling Capacitor by closing switch S2 (position 1) (see the
Functional Block Diagram on page 1). Logic controls the resetting of the Integrating Capacitor to zero by closing
switch S1 (position 2).
At SI input, all of the pixel voltages are simultaneously scanned and held by moving S2 to position 2 for all pixels.
During this event, S2 for pixel 1 is in position 3. This makes the voltage of pixel 1 available on the analog output.
On the next clock, S2 for pixel 1 is put into position 2 and S2 for pixel 2 is put into position 3 so that the voltage
of pixel 2 is available on the output.
Following the SI pulse and the next 17 clocks after the SI pulse is applied, the S1 switch for all pixels remains
in position 2 to reset (zero out) the integrating capacitor so that it is ready to begin the next integration cycle.
On the rising edge of the 19th clock, the S1 switch for all the pixels is put into position 1 and all of the pixels begin
a new integration cycle.
The first 18 pixel voltages are output during the time the integrating capacitor is being reset. On the 19th clock
following an SI pulse, pixels 1 through 18 have switch S2 in position 1 so that the sampling capacitor can begin
storing charge. For the period from the 19th clock through the nth clock, S2 is put into position 3 to read the output
voltage during the nth clock. On the next clock the previous pixel S2 switch is put into position 1 to start sampling
the integrating capacitor voltage. For example, S2 for pixel 19 moves to position 1 on the 20th clock. On the n+1
clock, the S2 switch for the last (nth) pixel is put into position 1 and the output goes to a high-impedance state.
If a SI was initiated on the n+1 clock, there would be no time for the sampling capacitor of pixel n to charge to
the voltage level of the integrating capacitor. The minimum time needed to guarantee the sampling capacitor
for pixel n will charge to the voltage level of the integrating capacitor is the charge transfer time of 20 s.
Therefore, after n+1 clocks, an extra 20 s wait must occur before the next SI pulse to start a new integration
and output cycle.
The minimum integration time for any given array is determined by time required to clock out all the pixels
in the array and the time to discharge the pixels. The time required to discharge the pixels is a constant.
Therefore, the minimum integration period is simply a function of the clock frequency and the number of pixels
in the array. A slower clock speed increases the minimum integration time and reduces the maximum light level
for saturation on the output. The minimum integration time shown in this data sheet is based on the maximum
clock frequency of 8 MHz.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
The minimum integration time can be calculated from the equation:
T int(min) +
1
maximum clock
frequency
where:
n
In the case of the TSL1401RLF with the maximum clock frequency of 8 MHz, the minimum integration time
would be:
T int(min) + 0.125 ms
It is good practice on initial power up to run the clock (n+1) times after the first SI pulse to clock out indeterminate
data from power up. After that, the SI pulse is valid from the time following (n+1) clocks. The output will go into
a high-impedance state after the n+1 high clock edge. It is good practice to leave the clock in a low state when
inactive because the SI pulse required to start a new cycle is a low-to-high transition.
The integration time chosen is valid as long as it falls in the range between the minimum and maximum limits
for integration time. If the amount of light incident on the array during a given integration period produces a
saturated output (Max Voltage output), then the data is not accurate. If this occurs, the integration period should
be reduced until the analog output voltage for each pixel falls below the saturation level. The goal of reducing
the period of time the light sampling window is active is to lower the output voltage level to prevent saturation.
However, the integration time must still be greater than or equal to the minimum integration period.
If the light intensity produces an output below desired signal levels, the output voltage level can be increased
by increasing the integration period provided that the maximum integration time is not exceeded. The maximum
integration time is limited by the length of time the integrating capacitors on the pixels can hold their accumulated
charge. The maximum integration time should not exceed 100 ms for accurate measurements.
It should be noted that the data from the light sampled during one integration period is made available on the
analog output during the next integration period and is clocked out sequentially at a rate of one pixel per clock
period. In other words, at any given time, two groups of data are being handled by the linear array: the previous
measured light data is clocked out as the next light sample is being integrated.
Although the linear array is capable of running over a wide range of operating frequencies up to a maximum
of 8 MHz, the speed of the A/D converter used in the application is likely to be the limiter for the maximum clock
frequency. The voltage output is available for the whole period of the clock, so the setup and hold times required
for the analog-to-digital conversion must be less than the clock period.
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MECHANICAL INFORMATION
This dual-in-line package consists of an integrated circuit mounted on a lead frame and encapsulated in an electrically
nonconductive clear plastic compound.
0.440 (11,18)
0.420 (10,67)
Centerline of Pin 1 Nominally
Lies Between Pixels 4 and 5.
Pin 1 C
L
Pixel Coverage
(Note C)
0.310 (7,87)
0.290 (7,37)
0.260 (6,60)
0.240 (6,10)
C
L Package
1
0.075 (1,91)
0.060 (1,52)
0.017 (0,43)
+ 0.004 (0,1)
0.260 (6,60)
0.240 (6,10)
200 mm Typical
Pixel 1 C
L
C
7 L 6
C
L Pin 1
0.016 (0,41)
0.014 (0,36)
Die Thickness
0.10 (2,54)
8
10
0.130 (3,30)
0.120 (3,05)
0.175 (4,45)
0.155 (3,94)
Seating Plane
100
90
0.012 (0,30)
0.008 (0,20)
0.060 (1,52)
0.040 (1,02)
NOTES: A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
0.053 (1,35)
0.043 (1,09)
0.025 (0,64)
0.015 (0,38)
0.150 (3,81)
0.125 (3,18)
Pb
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