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Vishay Semiconductors VEMD4210FX02 Ambient Light Sensor

Vishay Semiconductors VEMD4210FX02 Ambient Light Sensor is a high-speed and highly sensitive PIN photodiode. It is a miniature surface-mount device (SMD) with a sensitive area of 0.42mm2. The spectral sensitivity is matched to that of the human eye, with a peak wavelength of 530nm. Typical applications for the Vishay Semiconductors VEMD4210FX02 are backlight dimming, automatic light control, and automotive sensors.

Features

  • Surface-mount package type
  • 0805 package form
  • 2mm x 1.25mm x 0.7mm dimensions (LxWxH)
  • 0.42mm2 radiant sensitive area
  • -40°C to +110°C ambient temperature range (Tamb)
  • Adapted to human eye sensitivity
  • ϕ = ±52° angle of half sensitivity
  • Floor life of 72 hours, MSL 4, according to J-STD-020
  • Lead-free reflow soldering
  • AEC-Q102 qualified

Applications

  • Backlight dimming
  • Automatic light control
  • Automotive sensors

Specifications

  • 0.9V (typ.) forward voltage (VF) with IF =50mA
  • 20V (min.) breakdown voltage (V(BR)) with IR = 100μA, E = 0lx
  • 5nA (max.) reverse dark current (Iro) with VR = 10V, E = 0lx
  • Reverse light current (Ira)
    • 18nA (typ.) with EV = 100lx, white LED 4300K, VR = 5V
    • 14nA (typ.) with EV = 100lx, CIE illuminant A, VR = 5V
  • 779nA (typ.) with Ee = 1mW/cm2, λ = 530nm, VR = 5V
  • 470nm to 610nm (typ.) spectral bandwidth range
  • 100ns (typ.) rise time with VR = 10V, RL = 50Ω, λ = 530nm
  • 100ns (typ.) fall time with VR = 10V, RL = 50Ω, λ = 530nm

Package Dimensions

Mechanical Drawing - Vishay Semiconductors VEMD4210FX02 Ambient Light Sensor
Published: 2025-10-16 | Updated: 2025-10-27