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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HOA1872-012

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Transmissive Sensor 1.6V 20mA
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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.

Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.75

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MTRS5250D

Optical Switches, Specialised Visible Emitter 520nm
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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.

Marktech

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

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AUD 4.9029

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MTRS4720D

Optical Switches, Specialised Visible Emitter 468nm
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Marktech

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.9029

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OPB931L51

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC 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

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.7948

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OPB971T51

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

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.8

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HOA0963-T55

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output 10 kOhm Pull-up .1 Hysteresis
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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.

Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.8

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OPB471N11

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

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.8694

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OPB900L55

Optek TT Electronics Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output .375" WIDE SLOT PCB
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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

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.89

Multiples of: 200

OPB390T11Z

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

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 4.89

Multiples of: 25

OPB463T11

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output Photologic Slotted Optical 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

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027