Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | XL-PT968-8C |
| Manufacturer | XINGLIGHT |
| Product Type | SMD LED |
| Category | LED |
| Package / Case | 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.9 mm |
| Outline Dimensions | 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.9 mm; L/W/H |
| Lens / Colloid | Transparent colloid; infrared receiver tube |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| RoHS Compliance | Complied with RoHS Directive |
| Power Consumption | 75 mW maximum rating |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage | 30 V maximum rating, VCEO |
| Emitter-Collector Voltage | 5 V maximum rating, VECO |
| Collector Current | 20 mA maximum rating, IC(ON) |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | -20°C to +85°C; Topr |
| Storage Ambient Temperature | -40°C to +85°C; Tstg |
| Wave Soldering Condition | 260°C, <=6 s; soldering point more than 2.0 mm from colloid bottom |
| Manual Welding Condition | 300°C, 3 s; soldering point more than 2.0 mm from colloid bottom |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | 30 V min; IC=100 uA, Ee=0 mW/cm2, Ta=25°C |
| Emitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage | 5 V min; IC=100 uA, Ee=0 mW/cm2, Ta=25°C |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage | 0.4 V max; IC=2 mA, Ee=1 mW/cm2, Ta=25°C |
| Collector Dark Current | 100 nA max; Ee=0 mW/cm2, VCE=20 V, Ta=25°C |
| Rise Time | 15 us typ; VCE=5 V, IC=1 mA, RL=1000 ohm, Ta=25°C |
| Fall Time | 15 us typ; VCE=5 V, IC=1 mA, RL=1000 ohm, Ta=25°C |
| On-State Collector Current | 0.513 mA min, 3.433 mA max; Ee=0.55 mW/cm2, VCE=5 V, Ta=25°C |
| Spectral Bandwidth Range | 400 nm min, 1000 nm max; lambda 0.5, Ta=25°C |
| Peak Sensitivity Wavelength | 940 nm typ; Ta=25°C |
| Rank 6-1 On-State Collector Current | 2.115 mA min, 3.443 mA max; Ee=0.55 mW/cm2, VCE=5 V |
| Rank 6-2 On-State Collector Current | 1.701 mA min, 2.585 mA max; Ee=0.55 mW/cm2, VCE=5 V |
| Rank 7-1 On-State Collector Current | 1.314 mA min, 2.079 mA max; Ee=0.55 mW/cm2, VCE=5 V |
| Rank 7-2 On-State Collector Current | 0.927 mA min, 1.606 mA max; Ee=0.55 mW/cm2, VCE=5 V |
| Rank 7-3 On-State Collector Current | 0.513 mA min, 1.133 mA max; Ee=0.55 mW/cm2, VCE=5 V |
| Recommended Maximum Welding Temperature | 240°C / 6 s; product recommended maximum welding temperature |
| Soldering Iron Temperature | <300°C for <=3 s; soldering iron capacity less than 25 W |
| Storage Temperature | <=30°C; recommended storage environment |
| Storage Relative Humidity | <=70% RH; recommended storage environment |
| Original Package Storage Time | <=3 months; recommended use in original box |
| Cleaning Solvent Exposure | <=3 minutes; ethanol wiping or soaking at room temperature |
| Lead Bending Distance | >=2 mm from colloid; bracket / pin forming |
| General Dimension Tolerance | ±0.30 mm unless otherwise specified |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
The XINGLIGHT XL-PT968-8C is an infrared receiving phototransistor listed in the LED category. Its outline dimensions are 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.9 mm, with a transparent colloid lens structure for the infrared receiver tube. The datasheet identifies RoHS compliance and Moisture Sensitivity Level 3 handling.
Electrical ratings include 75 mW maximum power consumption, 30 V maximum VCEO, 5 V maximum VECO, and 20 mA maximum on-state collector current. At Ta=25°C, the phototransistor has 30 V minimum collector-emitter breakdown voltage, 5 V minimum emitter-collector breakdown voltage, 0.4 V maximum collector-emitter saturation voltage, and 100 nA maximum dark current.
Optical and switching parameters include 940 nm typical peak sensitivity, a 400 nm to 1000 nm spectral bandwidth range, and 15 us typical rise and fall times under the specified VCE, IC, and load conditions. Assembly guidance covers wave soldering, manual welding, storage, cleaning, and lead bending limits, supporting use in infrared receiver and sensing assemblies.
Key Features
- Infrared receiving phototransistor with transparent colloid
- 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.9 mm outline dimensions
- MSL 3 moisture sensitivity level
- RoHS Directive compliance stated in datasheet
- 75 mW maximum power consumption rating
- 30 V maximum collector-emitter voltage rating
- 940 nm typical peak sensitivity wavelength
- 400 nm to 1000 nm spectral bandwidth range
- 15 us typical rise and fall times
- -20°C to +85°C operating ambient temperature
Typical Applications
- Infrared receiver circuits
- 940 nm optical detection
- Phototransistor sensing modules
- Remote-control receiver inputs
- Object detection assemblies
- Light interruption sensing
- Reflective infrared sensing
Procurement Notes
When requesting a quote for XL-PT968-8C, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.
If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.
For LED and optoelectronic sourcing, brightness bin, wavelength or color temperature bin, forward voltage range, viewing angle, moisture sensitivity level and soldering process limits may affect final selection, availability and lead time.
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FAQ
What type of component is XL-PT968-8C?
XL-PT968-8C is specified as an infrared receiving phototransistor from XINGLIGHT. It is listed under the LED category and uses a transparent colloid infrared receiver tube structure.
What package size does XL-PT968-8C use?
The datasheet gives the outline dimensions as 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.9 mm for length, width, and height. Unless otherwise specified, the general dimension tolerance is ±0.30 mm.
What optical wavelength is specified for this phototransistor?
The peak sensitivity wavelength is 940 nm typical at Ta=25°C. The spectral bandwidth range is specified from 400 nm minimum to 1000 nm maximum under the lambda 0.5 condition.
What are the main maximum electrical ratings?
Maximum ratings include 75 mW power consumption, 30 V collector-emitter voltage, 5 V emitter-collector voltage, and 20 mA collector current. The operating ambient temperature range is -20°C to +85°C.
What soldering limits are listed for XL-PT968-8C?
Wave soldering is rated at 260°C for <=6 s when the soldering point is more than 2.0 mm from the colloid bottom. Manual welding is listed at 300°C for 3 s under the same distance condition.
Technical Review & Sourcing Note
Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.
This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.