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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OPB701ALZ

Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output Emmiter/Sensor Assy
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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

817
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between Wed. 19 Nov to Fri. 21 Nov

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AUD 18.7349

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EE-SX3340

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output Transmiss Surf Mnt 4mm Dark ON 80mW
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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

809
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between Thu. 13 Nov to Wed. 19 Nov

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AUD 2.004

Multiples of: 25

EE-SA401-P2

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output PHOTO MICROSENSOR
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Omron

516
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AUD 8.0061

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EE-SX4173-P2

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Photo IC 5mm slot 5V 1.4x0.5 Light-ON
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Omron

513
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AUD 3.8413

Multiples of: 1

OPB972T51

Optek TT Electronics Optical Switches, Transmissive, Photo IC Output .050 APERTURE OPAQUE
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TT Electronics

508
Ships to you
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AUD 6.1111

Multiples of: 1

ZSOS-T0705

DIP-4 Photointerrupters - Slot Type - Transistor Output ROHS
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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.

Chau Light

506
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between Thu. 27 Nov to Tue. 02 Dec

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AUD 0.2756

Multiples of: 6

ZGY8402(ITR)

Photo Interrupter Through Hole RoHS
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Chau Light

499
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between Thu. 27 Nov to Tue. 02 Dec

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AUD 0.0936

Multiples of: 5

OPB460T11

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

355
Ships to you
between Wed. 19 Nov to Fri. 21 Nov

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AUD 5.3254

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OPB365N55

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

112
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AUD 5.0286

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EE-SJ5-B

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output PHOTO MICROSENSOR
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Omron

0
6 to 16 Weeks