Fort Worth, Texas – May 26, 2020 – TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking the TEPT5700 ambient light sensor from Vishay, optimized to replicate the human eye response to control backlighting and other functions in hand-held, medical and industrial products.
The TEPT5700 ambient light sensor is a silicon NPN epitaxial planar phototransistor in a T-1 package. It is sensitive to visible light, much like the human eye, and has peak sensitivity at 570 nm. Its photo sensitivity is adapted to human eye response. Ambient light sensors are able to control display backlight dimming in LCD displays and keypad backlighting of mobile devices and in industrial on/off lighting operation. It is packaged in leaded T-1 through-hole 3mm epoxy housing. Vishay’s new product is compatible with industry standard soldering processes, environmentally friendly, RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green.
About TTI
TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized, specialty distributor of interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) components and the distributor of choice for industrial and consumer electronics manufacturers worldwide. Broader and deeper inventory, leading-edge products and custom supply chain solutions have established TTI as the leading specialist in electronic component distribution. Globally, the company maintains over 2 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space containing over 850,000 component part numbers. Along with its subsidiaries, Mouser Electronics, Sager Electronics, and TTI Semiconductor Group, TTI employs more than 7,000 people at more than 133 locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information about TTI, visit www.ttiinc.com
About Vishay Semiconductor
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment. This includes the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay’s product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader.