Vishay IRDC Infrared Data Communication Transceivers Selector Guide

A product selector guide for Vishay's infrared data communication transceivers, detailing specifications and applications for models TFDU4101 through TFBS4652.


Vishay IRDC Infrared Data Communication Transceivers Selector Guide - cover page
Brand
Vishay
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
393 KB
Published
30 October, 2026
Updated
30 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
13EEE066816878312CA32376F1D9DCB7

About this manual

This document serves as a selector guide for Vishay InterTechnology's IRDC (Infrared Data Communication) optoelectronics. It highlights the strategic importance of maintaining availability for these transceivers, which enable short-distance wireless communication at speeds up to 115 kbit/s.

The guide provides technical specifications and application areas for five specific models: TFDU4101, TFDU4301, TFBS4711, TFBS4650, and TFBS4652. Key features include I/O voltage flexibility ranging from 1.5 V to 1.8 V, allowing direct connection to microcontrollers without level converters.

What's inside

  • IRDC Features
  • Applications
  • I/O Voltage Flexibility
  • Transceiver Specifications

Specifications

Data Rate115 kbit/s
I/O Voltage Range (Fixed)1.8 V
I/O Voltage Range (Flexible)1.5 V to 1.8 V
Operating Voltage (TFDU4101, TFDU4301)2.4 to 5.5 V
Operating Voltage (TFBS4650, TFBS4652)2.4 to 3.6 V

Frequently asked questions

What are the applications for these transceivers?

The transceivers are designed for use in metering, medical, vending, consumer, and access control applications.

Do these transceivers require voltage level converters?

Many models feature I/O voltage levels equal to 1.8 V, which eliminates the need for voltage level converters.

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