TOKEN PGM CDS Photoresistors

CDS Light-Dependent
Photoresistors
Light-Dependent Photoresistors for
Sensor Applications

Preview
The cadmium sulfide (CdS) or light dependent resistor (LDR) whose resistance is inversly dependent
on the amount of light falling on it, is known by many names including the photo resistor, photoresistor,
photoconductor, photoconductive cell, or simply the photocell.

A typical structure for a photoresistor uses an active semiconductor layer that is deposited on an insulating
substrate. The semiconductor is normally lightly doped to enable it to have the required level of conductivity.
Contacts are then placed either side of the exposed area.

The photo-resistor, CdS, or LDR finds many uses as a low cost photo sensitive element and was used for many
years in photographic light meters as well as in other applications such as smoke, flame and burglar detectors,
card readers and lighting controls for street lamps.

Providing design engineers with an economical CdS or LDR with high quality performance, Token Electronics
now offers commercial grade PGM photoresistor. Designated the PGM Series, the photoresistors are available in
5mm, 12mm and 20mm sizes, the conformally epoxy or hermetical package offer high quality performance for
applications that require quick response and good characteristic of spectrum.

Token has been designing and manufacturing high performance light dependent resistors for decades. Our
product offerings are extensive and our experience with custom photoresistor is equally extensive. Contact us
with your specific needs.

Features
- Quick Response
- Reliable Performance
- Epoxy or hermetical package
- Good Characteristic of Spectrum
Applications
- Photoswitch
- Photoelectric Control
- Auto Flash for Camera
- Electronic Toys, Industrial Control

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Terminology
● Light Resistance :
Measured at 10 lux with standard light A Sensitive surface Electrodes
(2854K-color temperature) and 2hr. Ceramic substrate
preillumination at 400-600 lux prior testing.
Resin Encapsulation Conducting resin
● Dark Resistance :
Measured at 10th seconds after closing 10 lux.
Lead wires
● Gamma characteristic :
Under 10 lux and 100 lux and given by γ = log(R10/R100) / log(100/10) = log(R10/R100)
R10, R100: resistance at 10 lux and 100 lux.
The tolerance of γ is ±0.1.
Relative sensitivity(%)
100 CdS
● Pmax :
Max. power dissipation at ambient 80
temperature of 25°C.At higher ambient CdSe
60
temperature,the maximum power permissible
may be lowered. 40 Cd(S.Se)

20
● Vmax :
Max. voltage in darkness that may be 0

applied to the device continuously. 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Wavelength(nm)
● Spectral peak :

Spectral sensitivity of photoresistors depends on the wavelength of light they are exposed to and
in accordance with figure ‘Spectral Response’.
The tolerance of spectral peak is ±50nm.

Physical and Environmental Characteristics

ITEM CONDITIONS PERFORMANCE
Put the terminals into welding tank at temp. 230±5°C for 2±0.5s
Solderability wetting>95%
(terminal roots are 5mm away from the tin surface).
Change of temperature in accordance with: TA: -40°C Drift of R10 = ± 20%
Temperature Changing
TB: +60°C Number of cycles: 5 Exposure duration: 30min No visible damage
1. Put the device in test box at Temperature: 60±5°

Constant humidity CHumidity: 90-95% Illumination: 0lux Duration: 100h Drift of R10= ± 30%
and heat 2. Take the device and measure after24h at normal No visible damage
temperature and humidity.
At 25±5°C
Constant load Temperature Illumination: 150lux at rated power No visible damage
Duration: 600h

Bend the wire terminal at its root to 90 degree,and then bend it to No visible damage
Wire Terminals Strength
a opposite direction.

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Frequency: 50Hz
Swing: 1.5mm with
Vibration No visible dam
Directions: parallel to ceramic substrate normal to ceramic sub-
strate. Duration:2h

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How to Order

PGM5516 p

Part Number
Package

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Configurations & Dimensions

2.4Max
Ø5.1±0.2

4.3±0.2
PGM5**** series
Epoxy resin package

34±2
Ø0.5

3.4

4 max 32±2

3.4
Ø 6.5

Ø5.5
PGM55**-MP series
Hermetical package

Ø 0.5
Note: All dimensions are in mm and NTS.

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Electronics Characteristics
Ambient Spectral Photo Dark ResponseTime
Vmax Pmax γ (ms)
Model Temp Peak Resistance Resistance
(VDC) (mW) min
(°C) (nm) (10Lx) (KΩ) (MΩ)min Rise Decay

PGM5506 100 90 -30 ~ +70 540 2~6 0.15 0.6 30 40

PGM5516 100 90 -30 ~ +70 540 5 ~ 10 0.2 0.6 30 40
PGM5526 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 8 ~ 20 1.0 0.6 20 30
PGM5537 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 16 ~ 50 2.0 0.7 20 30
PGM5539 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 30 ~ 90 5.0 0.8 20 30
PGM5549 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 45 ~ 140 10.0 0.8 20 30
PGM5616D 150 100 -30 ~ +70 560 5 ~ 10 1.0 0.6 20 30
PGM5626D 150 100 -30 ~ +70 560 8 ~ 20 2.0 0.6 20 30
PGM5637D 150 100 -30 ~ +70 560 16 ~ 50 5.0 0.7 20 30
PGM5639D 150 100 -30 ~ +70 560 30 ~ 90 10.0 0.8 20 30
PGM5649D 150 100 -30 ~ +70 560 50 ~ 160 20.0 0.8 20 30
PGM5659D 150 100 -30 ~ +70 560 150 ~ 300 20.0 0.8 20 30

Electronics Characteristics
Ambient Spectral Photo Dark Response Time
Vmax Pmax γ (ms)
Model Temp Peak Resistance Resistance
(VDC) (mW) min
(°C) (nm) (10Lx) (KΩ) (MΩ)min Rise Decay

PGM5506-MP 100 90 -30 ~ +70 540 2~6 0.15 0.6 30 40

PGM5516-MP 100 90 -30 ~ +70 540 5 ~ 10 0.2 0.6 30 40
PGM5526-MP 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 8 ~ 20 1.0 0.6 20 30
PGM5537-MP 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 16 ~ 50 2.0 0.7 20 30
PGM5539-MP 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 30 ~ 90 5.0 0.8 20 30
PGM5549-MP 150 100 -30 ~ +70 540 45 ~ 140 10.0 0.8 20 30

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Configurations & Dimensions

10.8Max 2.4MAX
Ø12Max

34±2.0
PGM12** series
Epoxy resin package
Ø0.5

9
32typ.

Ø 0.5

Ø 12.6
Ø 10
PGM12**-MP series

9
Ø 13.8
Hermetical package

5.5 Max

Note: All dimensions are in mm and NTS.

(PGM12**) Electronics Characteristics

Ambient Spectral Photo Dark Response Time
Vmax Pmax γ (ms)
Model Temp Peak Resistance Resistance
(VDC) (mW) min
(°C) (nm) (10Lx) (KΩ) (MΩ)min Rise Decay

PGM1200 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 2~5 1.0 0.6 30 40

PGM1201 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 4~10 2.0 0.7 30 30
PGM1202 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 8~20 5.0 0.7 30 30
PGM1203 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 18~50 10 0.8 30 30
PGM1204 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 45~150 20 0.8 30 30
PGM1205 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 140~300 20 0.8 30 30

(PGM12**-MP) Electronics Characteristics

Ambient Spectral Photo Dark Response Time
Vmax Pmax γ (ms)
Model (VDC) (mW) Temp Peak Resistance Resistance
min
(°C) (nm) (10Lx) (KΩ) (MΩ)min Rise Decay

PGM1200-MP 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 2~5 1.0 0.6 30 40

PGM1201-MP 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 4~10 2.0 0.7 30 30
PGM1202-MP 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 8~20 5.0 0.7 30 30
PGM1203-MP 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 18~50 10 0.8 30 30
PGM1204-MP 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 45~150 20 0.8 30 30
PGM1205-MP 250 250 -30 ~ +70 560 140~300 20 0.8 30 30

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Electronics Characteristics

Ø20.5MAX

2.5MAX
PGM20** series
Epoxy resin package

35MAX
Ø0.6

17.5

Plastic Case
Ø 22

5
PGM20**-MP series
Hermetical package Epoxy Resin

34 MAX
17.5

Note: All dimensions are in mm and NTS.

(PGM20**) Electronics Characteristics

Spectral Photo Dark ResponseTime
Vmax Pmax Ambient γ (ms)
Model Peak Resistance Resistance
(VDC) (mW) Temp (°C) min
(nm) (10Lx) (KΩ) (MΩ)min Rise Decay

PGM2000 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 2~5 1.0 0.6 30 40

PGM2001 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 4~10 2.0 0.7 30 30
PGM2002 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 8~20 5.0 0.7 30 30
PGM2003 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 18~50 10 0.8 30 30
PGM2004 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 45~150 20 0.8 30 30
PGM2005 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 140~300 20 0.8 30 30

(PGM20**-PP) Electronics Characteristics

Photo Dark Response Time
Vmax Pmax Ambient Spectral γ (ms)
Model Resistance Resistance
(VDC) (mW) Temp (°C) Peak (nm) min
(10Lx) (KΩ) (MΩ)min Rise Decay

PGM2000-PP 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 2~5 1.0 0.6 30 40

PGM2001-PP 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 4~10 2.0 0.7 30 30
PGM2002-PP 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 8~20 5.0 0.7 30 30
PGM2003-PP 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 18~50 10 0.8 30 30
PGM2004-PP 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 45~150 20 0.8 30 30
PGM2005-PP 500 500 -30 ~ +70 560 140~300 20 0.8 30 30

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