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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HOA0890-L55

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output .5 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

November 2026

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AUD 0.5865

Multiples of: 1

TLLAG-72BG-R1KH1-V-A

Light Switches Through Hole 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.

Diptronics

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.5867

Multiples of: 1

ITR20510/TR8

Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output Opto Interrupter
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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.

Everlight

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.5874

Multiples of: 2400

SIT612

Photo Interrupter Throug hHole RoHS
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Kodenshi

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.5876

Multiples of: 1

GP1S51VJ000F

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Photointerrupter Trans Hi res
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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

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.5966

Multiples of: 1

GP2S60A

Photointerrupter Reflective 0.5mm
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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.

Socle

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

November 2026
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AUD 0.6

Multiples of: 2000

NJL5908AR

NJR Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output COBP Photo Reflector 2uA 20mA 6Vr 45mW
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Nisshinbo

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.6016

Multiples of: 1

RPI-579N1E

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Energysaving Photointerrupter
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ROHM

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

November 2026
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AUD 0.6042

Multiples of: 1

LTH-306-41P1

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Slotted 940/PTR 1.6V Max 9.4mm space
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Lite-On

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

November 2026
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AUD 0.626

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HOA0892-P55

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output INFRARED SENSORS
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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

November 2026