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E94X43-TE

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)

• Supply voltage

6V

• Operating temperature

Topr

–20 to 90

°C

• Storage temperature

Tstg

–40 to 90

°C

• Allowable power dissipation

150

mW

Recommended Operating Conditions

• Supply voltage

2.5 to 5.5

V

Description

The CXA1915AN is a photo IC developed as a

photo detector for the optical pickup of MiniDisc. The

photodiode for RF signal detection has a built-in I-V

amplifier and features low output impedance for

stable output.

• Focus servo:

astigmatic method

• Tracking servo:

three-spot method

• Magneto optical signal (RF signal) detection:

Wollaston prism method

Features

• I-V amplifier (current-voltage conversion circuit)

• Ultra-compact transparent molded package

(SSOP)

Applications

Optical pickup for MiniDisc

Structure

Bipolar silicon monolithic IC

I-V Photo IC for MiniDisc

16 pin PD-S (Plastic)

CXA1915AN