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Manufacturer Part #

OPB821Z

OPB821 Series 30 V 890 nm 50 mA 26 AWG Phototransistor Slotted Optical Switch

OPB821Z Datasheet
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Mfr. Name:	TT Electronics - Optek Technology
Standard Pkg:	Product Variant Information section Available Packaging Package Qty: 25 per Box
Date Code:	2321

Features & Applications

The OPB821Z is a slotted optical switch offered with 24” (609 mm) 26 AWG wire leads.

This device consists of an infrared emitting diode (LED, 890 nm center wavelength) and a NPN silicon phototransistor mounted in a low-cost black plastic housing on opposite sides of an 0.080” (2.03 mm) wide slot and also have 0.040"/ 0.040" wide aperture located in front of the infrared diode.

Features:

Non-contact switching
Four standard aperture sizes for high resolution
Low profile
0.080” (2.03 mm) wide, 0.250” (8.89 mm) deep slot
Choice of PCBoard or wire mountings

Applications:

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