About Optical Detectors and Sensors

Optical Detectors and Sensors

Optical detectors and sensors are used to measure light and optical signals. They convert light energy into electrical signals that can control other equipment or be further processed in some form. They are used in a variety of areas of science, engineering, and industry. Optical detectors and sensors can range from simple photodiodes and phototransistors to complex optical devices such as imaging spectrometers. They are also used for imaging and sensing applications such as nighttime surveillance or medical imaging. Some optical detectors and sensors require an illumination source such as an LED or laser diode. Other sensors rely solely on the ambient light in their environment. They can be used to detect a range of different optical signals, such as UV radiation, infrared radiation, visible light, and so on. Optical detectors and sensors are widely used in telecommunications, optoelectronics, aerospace, automotive, and more.

Optical Detectors and Sensors

Ambient Light Sensors

Infrared Detectors

Photo IC Sensors

Photodiodes

Photoresistors

Phototransistors

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Q62702-P0216

Photodiode PIN Chip 900nm 0.6A/W Sensitivity 2-Pin T-1 T/R
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OSRAM

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.887

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ALS-PT17-51C/L177/TR8

Phototransistors 630nm Top View 0805 (2012 Metric)
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Everlight

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.9031

Multiples of: 12000

HSDL-5400031

Lite-On Photodiodes Polyled Detector Z-bend
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Lite-On

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.9086

Multiples of: 3000

PDB-C154SM

Photodiodes Red Enhanced Photodiode
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Advanced Photonix

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.9114

Multiples of: 1

OP599B

Optek TT Electronics Phototransistors Photo Transistor
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TT Electronics

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.9124

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HSDL-5420

PIN IR photodiode; 875nm; 24°; Mounting: SMD
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Lite-On

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.9135

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MLX75303KXD-EAA-000-SP

Photo IC Sensors Optical Schmitt Trigger
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Melexis

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.9163

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Q62702P0084

Photodiode PIN Chip 950nm 0.7A/W Sensitivity 2-Pin PDIL
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OSRAM

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AUD 0.9183

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MLX75303KXD-EAA-000-RE

Photo IC Sensors Optical Schmitt Trigger
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Melexis

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.9203

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BPX 81-4

Phototransistors PHOTOTRANSISTOR
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OSRAM

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6 to 16 Weeks

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