EE-SY113 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The EE-SY113 is a reflective optical sensor manufactured by Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div, designed for PCB mount applications with a 0.173" (4.4mm) sensing distance. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system support and new design implementations. The EE-SY113 operates as a phototransistor-based reflective sensor suitable for through-hole PCB mounting in applications requiring compact optical detection.

Substiute Parts

EE-SY113

Omron Electronics Inc-EMC DivIn Stock: 7272EE-SY113 Datasheet

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EE-SY110

Omron Electronics Inc-EMC DivIn Stock: 3125EE-SY110 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the EE-SY113 is determined by alignment across the following critical parameters:

Electrical Compatibility: Voltage and current ratings must match or exceed the original specification. The EE-SY113 requires 30 V maximum collector-emitter breakdown voltage and 20 mA maximum collector current.

Optical Characteristics: Sensing method (reflective), output type (phototransistor), and response time must remain consistent.

Mechanical Compatibility: Mounting type (through hole) and package form factor (PCB mount) must be preserved to ensure direct PCB integration without redesign.

Environmental Compliance: RoHS compliance status and operating temperature range are critical for regulatory and thermal performance alignment.

The EE-SY110 qualifies as a direct substitute based on these parameters, with the primary design difference being an increased sensing distance of 0.197" (5mm) versus the original 0.173" (4.4mm).

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The EE-SY110 is the designated manufacturer-recommended substitute for the obsolete EE-SY113. Both components share identical electrical specifications (30 V breakdown voltage, 20 mA collector current, 50 mA forward current) and optical performance (reflective sensing method, phototransistor output, 30µs response time).

The EE-SY110 offers improved product status as an active component with current manufacturing support, ensuring long-term availability and supply chain stability. The EE-SY110 provides an extended operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C versus -40°C ~ 80°C), offering enhanced thermal performance margin.

Both components maintain through-hole PCB mount form factors, enabling direct mechanical compatibility. The EE-SY110 carries ROHS3 compliance, meeting current regulatory requirements, while the original EE-SY113 meets RoHS compliance standards.

The primary design consideration is the increased sensing distance of the EE-SY110 (0.197" / 5mm) compared to the EE-SY113 (0.173" / 4.4mm). This 0.024" (0.6mm) increase in sensing distance must be evaluated within the context of the specific application's optical geometry and reflective target positioning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the EE-SY110 be used as a direct replacement for the EE-SY113 in existing designs?

A: The EE-SY110 is electrically and mechanically compatible with the EE-SY113. Both components share identical voltage ratings, current specifications, response time, and mounting configuration. The primary design difference is the sensing distance: the EE-SY110 operates at 0.197" (5mm) versus the EE-SY113 at 0.173" (4.4mm). Compatibility depends on whether the application's optical geometry accommodates this increased sensing distance.

Q: What is the significance of the sensing distance difference between these parts?

A: Sensing distance determines the maximum gap between the sensor and reflective target at which reliable optical detection occurs. The EE-SY110's 0.024" (0.6mm) greater sensing distance provides increased tolerance for target positioning but may affect detection sensitivity in applications designed for the shorter 4.4mm distance of the EE-SY113.

Q: Are there compliance differences between the EE-SY113 and EE-SY110?

A: The EE-SY113 is RoHS Compliant. The EE-SY110 is ROHS3 Compliant, representing current regulatory standards. Both components meet environmental compliance requirements for their respective product lifecycles.

Q: Why is the EE-SY113 listed as obsolete?

A: The EE-SY113 has reached end-of-life status with Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div. The EE-SY110 is the active product offering that supersedes this component, ensuring continued availability and manufacturing support.

Q: What is the operating temperature range difference?

A: The EE-SY113 operates across -40°C ~ 80°C, while the EE-SY110 extends to -40°C ~ 85°C. The EE-SY110 provides a 5°C higher maximum operating temperature, offering improved thermal margin in applications approaching the upper temperature limit.