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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HOA0891-L55

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output 1 mA, Transistor 15us Rise and Fall
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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 17.3462

Multiples of: 1

EE-SX3160-W11

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output Wide Slot Photo IC (Dark On)
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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

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 17.5

Multiples of: 10

HOA1875-002

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Trnsmsve /Mtl Can Pk Transistor Output
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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 18.5373

Multiples of: 1

AEDR-8502-102

Optical Switches, Reflective, Photo IC Output Reflective Encoder 3 Ch w/ Interpolator
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Broadcom

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 19.0714

Multiples of: 400

HOA6981-T51

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output INFRARED SENSORS SPEED AND POSITION
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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 19.2531

Multiples of: 1

HOA1875-003

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Trnsmsve /Mtl Can Pk Darlington Output
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Honeywell

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 19.6114

Multiples of: 1

HOA1877-003

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output 1.50mA, Transistor 75us 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 19.6114

Multiples of: 1

HOA6991-L51

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output Opaque Optoschmitt Single Mount Tab
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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

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 19.7829

Multiples of: 1

AEDR-8320-1Q2

Optical Switches, Reflective, Photo IC Output 2 Channel 180LPI
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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.

Broadcom

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6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027

February 2027
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AUD 20.3507

Multiples of: 1

HOA6991-T51

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output Opaque Optoschmitt 2 Mounting Tabs
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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

0
6 to 16 Weeks

February 2027