TT Electronics - Optek Technology | OPB818

The OPB818 is a part of OPB81 series slotted optical switch. It has a storage temperature ranging from -40°C to +85°C.

The OPB818 slotted switch consists of an infrared emitting diode and an NPN silicon phototransistor mounted in a low-cost black plastic housing on opposite sides of a 0.200” (5.080 mm) wide slot. Switching of the phototransistor occurs whenever an opaque object passes through the slot.

Features:

• Choice of aperture
• Choice of opaque or IR transmissive shell material
• Non-contact switching
• Mounts directly to PCBoard or dual-in-line socket
• 0.400” (10.16 mm) lead spacing
• 0.200” (5.08 mm) slot width. 0.250” (6.35 mm) slot depth

Applications:

• Non-contact object sensing
• Assembly line automation
• Machine automation
• Equipment security
• Machine safety