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890nm 6-Element Photodiode Array features low leakage current
TT Electronics/Optek's photodiode array features a high-temperature SMD chip carrier and low leakage current. TT Electronics/Optek Technology's OPR2100 device is a six-element photodiode that is designed to meet the needs of motor encoder applications. Designed specifically for...
Continue ReadingMarktech reflective sensors feature 0.5-1.5mm short detection distance
Marktech Optoelectronics has announced the expansion of its surface-mount family of SWIR reflective sensors. The sensors are suitable for position sensing and detection applications, including card, barcode, edge sensing and money bill readers. Marktech surface-mount SWIR reflective...
Continue ReadingVEML6035 Digital Light Sensor operates via simple I²C
Vishay’s low-power, high-sensitivity, ambient light sensor operates via simple I²C command Vishay's VEML6035 is a 16-bit, low-power, high-sensitivity CMOS ambient light sensor operated via a simple I²C command. The sensor offers an active interruption feature that is triggered...
Continue ReadingVishay VCNL4030X01 AECQ proximity sensor with four I2C address options
VCNL4030X01 incorporates photodiodes, amplifiers, and analog to digital converting circuits into a single chip by CMOS process. VCNL4030X01 integrates a PS, ALS and a high power IRED into one small package. It incorporates photodiodes, amplifiers, and analog to digital converting...
Continue Reading4 Channel Opto-Isolated Module Using High Speed 6N137 Optocoupler
4 Channel Opto isolated board has been designed around 6N137 Opto-coupler, the 6N137 optocoupler is designed for use in high-speed digital interfacing applications that require high-voltage isolation between the input and output. Applications include line receivers, microprocessors or...
Continue ReadingBuilding a PIN Diode Geiger Counter
"Kai" is in the process of building a Geiger counter based on BPW34 photodiode and explains his first step for the sensor circuit. The common approach to protect the photodiodes from light is to use one layer of tin foil and connect it to ground. This should also protect the...
Continue ReadingA biometric sensor for wearables – LG Innotek
LG Innotek has released an ultra-thin optical biometric sensor module designed to be used in wearables and smartphones to measure health parameters such as heartbeat, stress indicators and blood oxygen saturation level. The new sensor is more accurate than it's predecessors...
Continue ReadingLux Meter Module
LUX Meter project has been design to measure the illumination. Illumination is luminous flux falling on surface area of photo diode. This illumination converted to corresponding voltage using Op-Amp circuit. Specifications Supply 9 VDC PP3 Battery @ 20 mA Onboard Photo...
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