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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EESX914R1M

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

November 2026

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AUD 0.8226

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EESB5MC

Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output REFL 5MM SNS. DIST.
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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

November 2026

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AUD 0.8226

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EESB5M

Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output REFL 5MM LIGHT-ON
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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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EESB5V

Optical Switches, Reflective, Phototransistor Output REFL. 5mm SNS. DIST.
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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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SIT505S

Photo Interrupter Through Hole RoHS
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Kodenshi

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.8269

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ECS-22RL1G-0020-L24G

Light Switches 28.00mm x 42.50mm 69.00mm Green 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.

Goodsky

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

November 2026
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AUD 0.849

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ECS-22RL1R-0020-L24R

Light Switches 28.00mm x 42.50mm 69.00mm Red RoHS
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Goodsky

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

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AUD 0.849

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H21A1

Photo Interrupter 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.

Isocom

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

November 2026
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AUD 0.8964

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GP1S56TJ000F

Sharp Microelectronics Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Photointerrupter Transmissive 2mm
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Sharp

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026

November 2026
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AUD 0.9044

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TCST5250

Optical Switches, Transmissive, Phototransistor Output Trans Optical Sensor w/Phototrans Output
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Vishay

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6 to 16 Weeks

November 2026