Vishay Automotive Grade and AEC-Q101 Qualified Parts
AUTOMOTIVE GRADE OPTOELECTRONICS
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
SELECTOR GUIDE
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VISHAY OPTOELECTRONICS – AUTOMOTIVE GRADE BY DESIGN
This catalog lists our AEC-Q101 qualified optoelectronics components, including LEDs, infrared emitters,
photo detectors, ambient light sensors, and optical interrupters. It provides real-life application examples.
Vishay strictly adheres to the Automotive Electronics Council’s Q101 Stress Test Qualification for Automo-
tive Grade Discrete Semiconductors. The minimum operating temperature range for discrete semiconduc-
tors per this specification is - 40 °C to + 85 °C ambient, but could go up to the range of - 40 °C to + 125 °C
based on the respective application and requirements (e.g. most LED applications require at least up to
+ 100 °C). In addition to these parts, Vishay also manufactures custom optical sensors for the automotive
market, including rain-light-tunnel sensors, steering angle sensors, climate control sensors, and infrared
emitter arrays for occupant sensing and driver assistance systems.
RESOURCES
• To view the full Optoelectronics portfolio - http://www.vishay.com/optoelectronics
• To view Optoelectronics videos - http://www.vishay.com/videos/
• To view Automotive Grade requirements - http://www.vishay.com/docs/49924/49924.pdf
• For technical questions contact: Optical Sensors - sensorstechsupport@vishay.com
Photodetector - detectortechsupport@vishay.com
Emitter - emittertechsupport@vishay.com
LED - LED@Vishay.com
AEC-Q101 Qualified Parts
AUTOMOTIVE GRADE OPTOELECTRONICS
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC.
SELECTOR GUIDE
www.vishay.com
THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000
© 2019 VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Table of Contents
Application Examples ......................................................................................................................................... 3 - 5
Infrared Emitters ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Photo Detectors ................................................................................................................................................. 6 - 7
Ambient Light Sensors ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Transmissive Sensors (Slotted Interrupters) ....................................................................................................... 7
LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 - 17
Applications
A number of automotive applications using Vishay components are described in the following pages.
The use of Vishay standard and custom optical sensors and components is increasing. Take a look
at what we have done and think about what we can do for you.
• Position Sensors: gear shift position, steering angle, ignition key, door lock, control knob
encoders and switches
• Convenience and Climate: rain sensor, tunnel sensor, daylight sensor, solar angle sensor
• Backlight Control: instrument panel, indicator lamps, center console and navigation LCD
• Safety: occupant detection, drowsy driver detection, night vision, optical immobilizer, remote
keyless entry
• Lighting: instrument panel, center control console, brake lights, truck