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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GP2A230LRS0F

Sharp Microelectronics Optical Switches, Reflective, Photo IC Output Submini Photointrptr Reflective 2.0mm
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This product is classified as Large/Heavy, additional shipping charges may apply. A customer service representative may contact you after ordering to confirm exact shipping charges.

Sharp

5
Ships to you
between Wed. 14 Oct to Mon. 19 Oct

October 2026

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AUD 2.668

Multiples of: 1

OPB876T55

Optek TT Electronics Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Slotted Opt Switch
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This product is classified as Large/Heavy, additional shipping charges may apply. A customer service representative may contact you after ordering to confirm exact shipping charges.

TT Electronics

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

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AUD 4.5817

Multiples of: 500

OPB860T11

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Slotted Opt Switch
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TT Electronics

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

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AUD 4.5914

Multiples of: 100

EESY313

Optical Switches, Reflective, Photo IC Output Reflective w/IC Chip Dark ON
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Omron

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.6087

Multiples of: 20

OPB870L51

Photointerrupter Transmissive 3.18mm Phototransistor 4-Pin
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TT Electronics

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.6669

Multiples of: 1

OPB972N11

Optek TT Electronics Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output Slotted Opt Switch Photologic
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TT Electronics

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.6998

Multiples of: 1

OPB365N51

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Slotted Opt Switch
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TT Electronics

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.7201

Multiples of: 1000

OPB390L11Z

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Slotted Opt Switch
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TT Electronics

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.73

Multiples of: 25

HOA1397-002

Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output .70mA, Transistor 15us Rise and Fall
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Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.7365

Multiples of: 1

EE-SH3-G

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output PHOTO MICROSENSOR
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This product is classified as Large/Heavy, additional shipping charges may apply. A customer service representative may contact you after ordering to confirm exact shipping charges.

Omron

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027