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Electronicdesign 1993 Xl 06 Optek 3
Electronicdesign 1993 Xl 06 Optek 3
Electronicdesign 1993 Xl 06 Optek 3
Electronicdesign 1993 Xl 06 Optek 3

Optical Switch Outfits Solar Trash Compactor

Jan. 5, 2010
Optical Switch Outfits Solar Trash Compactor
TheOPB810L51 wide gap slotted optical switch finds fruitful employment in BigBelly Solar trash compactors. Functioning as a non-contact sensor, it determines the exact position of the compaction ram. Additional applications include non-contact interruptive object sensing, assembly line and machine automation, equipment security, and machine safety. The component consists of an input diode and output phototransistor and features a 0.375” wide gap. It offers a choice of aperture size, minimum photocurrent, and opaque or IR transmissive shells. Maximum forward current for the input diode is 50 mA with a peak forward current of 3A and reverse voltage of 2V. Collector-emitter voltage for the output phototransistor is 30V, emitter-collector voltage is 5V, and collector current is 30A. Other features include a power dissipation of 100 mW and an operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. Price is $1.73 each/1,000. OPTEK TECHNOLOGY INC., Carrollton, TX. (972) 323-2200.

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