Robert Zeff wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I have a project that I am currently using a Liteon IR receiver in a little
>  metal can,
> similar to the one we all se in consumer electronics.  I am short on front
 panel
> space and am considering mounting the IR reciever on the PC board with the
> associated IC.  Can someone tell me how critical the can is?
>
> Thanks,
>

The gain in the amp is quite high. Have you ever noticed how easy
it is to trigger a cheap commercial passive infrared detecter with a
powerful radio transmitter? The can acts as a shield against this.

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Tjaart van der Walt
mailto:tjaart@wasp.co.za
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