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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GP1S52VJ000F

Sharp Microelectronics Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Photointerrupter Transmissive 3mm
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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 0.7114

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RPI-574

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output PHOTOINTERRUPTER TRANSMISSIVE 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.

ROHM

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.7234

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LTH-306-09

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Photointerrupter 940/PTR, w/ARM
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Lite-On

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.7746

Multiples of: 2000

SIR765-02

Photo Interrupter Throug hHole RoHS
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Kodenshi

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.799

Multiples of: 1

HOA1961-055

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output INFRARED SENSORS
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Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 0.8096

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RPI-576A

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output PHOTOINTERRUPTER
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ROHM

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.8154

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H21A3

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output PHOTOTRANS 2 TAB
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ON Semiconductor

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.8172

Multiples of: 500

EESX911R1M

Photoelectric Sensor Through Beam Light ON/Dark ON NPN 0.005m 4-Pin
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Omron

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.8226

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EESX914PR1M

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output ES100X-AAH04FE 0X-AAH04FE
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Omron

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.8226

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EE-SX912-R 1M

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output 5MMSLOT PM LD NPN SHP R CBL
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Omron

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026