The photo IC is a light receiver element with various functions. It integrates a photosensitive element and a signal processing circuit into one package.
Features of Hamamatsu Photo ICs
Photo ICs offer the following features not available on sensor devices using discrete components such as photodiodes and op amp circuits.
(1) Small and lightweight
(2) Highly resistant to noise from electromagnetic induction
(3) High reliability
(4) No troublesome amp wiring (high cost-performance)