About Optical Switches

Optical Switches

An optical switch is a device used to route optical signal from one line to another. Optical switches are different from electronic switches that work on electronic signals, as they are acts on photons instead. The most common type of optical switch is the micro-electromechanical system (MEMS). MEMS switches move mirrors within a fiber to direct the signal. These types of switches can be operated in milliseconds, making them suitable for high performance applications such as telecommunication networks. Other types of optical switches include liquid-crystal switches, acousto-optic switches, and diffractive optical switches. These switches use different types of materials to redirect light, but the basic principle of directing and switching optical signals is the same.

Optical Switches

Optical Switches, Reflective, Photo IC Output

Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output

Optical Switches, Specialised

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output

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TCST1300

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Trans Optical Sensor w/Phototrans Output
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Vishay

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AUD 1.0919

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GP1S196HCZSF

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Photointerrupter Sub mini 1.0mm gap
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Sharp

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.0783

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RPR-220C1N

ROHM Semiconductor Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output REFLECTIVE PHTOSENSR
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ROHM

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.1045

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GP1A52LRJ00F

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output Case Type Photntrptr 3.0mm 0.5mm Screw
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Sharp

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.1072

Multiples of: 100

KIT3032S

Photo Interrupter SMD RoHS
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Kodenshi

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.145

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RPI-579N1

ROHM Semiconductor Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output PHOTOINTERRUPTER
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ROHM

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.1596

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H22A3

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output INTERUP MOD TRANS
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ON Semiconductor

0
6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.1691

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H22A2

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output INTERUP MOD TRANS
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ON Semiconductor

0
6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.1691

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H21A1

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output INTERUP MOD TRANS
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ON Semiconductor

0
6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 1.1788

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GP2S700HCP

Photointerrupter Focal Length 3.0mm
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Socle

0
6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026