Optical Sensors - Reflective - Analog Output

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
O8T201

O8T201

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

O8H207

O8H207

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

RPR-220PC30N

RPR-220PC30N

ROHM Semiconductor

REFL OPT SENS 0.236" 4DIP

888

O6T400

O6T400

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

OPB700Z

OPB700Z

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

SNSR OPTO TRANS 5.08MM REFL C-MT

114

E21105

E21105

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; SENSI

0

O8P202

O8P202

ifm Efector

RETRO-REFLECTIVE SENSOR; RED LIG

0

QRE1113

QRE1113

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

SENSOR REFL 1MM PHOTOTRANS THRU

11783

O4H500

O4H500

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

GP2S60

GP2S60

Socle Technology Corporation

PHOTOINTERRUPTER REFLEC 1MM SMD

63761

O6T207

O6T207

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

O7H207

O7H207

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

MTRS0012C

MTRS0012C

Marktech Optoelectronics

SENSOR REFLECTV 1200NM SWIR SMD

9

O6T306

O6T306

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

O6T200

O6T200

ifm Efector

DIFFUSE REFLECTION SENSOR; RED L

0

EE-SY169A

EE-SY169A

Omron Electronics Components

SENSR OPTO TRANS 4MM REFL TH PCB

291100

OPB607C

OPB607C

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

SENSR OPTO TRANS 1.27MM REFL PCB

0

O8P203

O8P203

ifm Efector

RETRO-REFLECTIVE SENSOR; RED LIG

0

OPB608A

OPB608A

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

SENSR OPTO TRANS 1.27MM REFL PCB

1249

O6P301

O6P301

ifm Efector

RETRO-REFLECTIVE SENSOR; RED LIG

0

Optical Sensors - Reflective - Analog Output

1. Overview

Reflective optical sensors with analog output are optoelectronic devices that detect the presence, distance, or reflectivity of objects by emitting light and measuring the intensity of reflected light. Unlike digital sensors, analog output sensors provide continuous voltage/current signals proportional to the detected light intensity, enabling precise measurement of position, color, or material properties. They play critical roles in automation, robotics, and precision measurement systems where real-time analog data is required.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Infrared Reflective SensorsUse IR LEDs (850-950nm), insensitive to ambient lightIndustrial object detection, paper jam sensors in printers
Visible Light SensorsUse green/red LEDs, sensitive to surface color variationsColor recognition in packaging, liquid level monitoring
High-Precision Analog Sensors0-5V/4-20mA outputs with 0.5% linearitySemiconductor wafer alignment, precision displacement measurement

3. Structure and Components

Typical components include: - Light Source: GaAlAs LED (5-50mA forward current) - Receiver: PIN photodiode with built-in amplifier - Optical System: Collimating lens ( 2 beam angle) - Signal Processor: Transimpedance amplifier with temperature compensation - Enclosure: IP67-rated housing with anti-reflective coating

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterImportance
Operating Distance0.1-500mm range affects application flexibility
ResolutionUp to 0.01mm for precision measurement
Output Linearity 0.2% FS ensures accurate signal representation
Response Time10 s-1ms for high-speed processes
Ambient Light Immunity10,000 lux tolerance prevents false triggering

5. Application Areas

  • Industrial Automation: Conveyor belt object detection, robotic arm positioning
  • Medical Devices: Blood glucose meter test strip recognition
  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphone proximity sensing with adaptive brightness
  • Automotive: Rain sensor for windshield wipers (water film thickness measurement)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerProductKey Features
OmronE3Z-LS610.1mm resolution, 0-10V output, IP69K rating
ON SemiconductorAPDS-9960RGB-IR sensing, 12-bit ADC, I2C interface
Texas InstrumentsOPT3101Time-of-Flight sensing, 16-bit resolution

7. Selection Guidelines

  1. Determine required detection range and resolution
  2. Match output type (voltage/current) with control system
  3. Consider environmental factors (temperature, vibration)
  4. Evaluate optical window material for chemical resistance
  5. Check compliance with industry standards (IEC 60947-5-2)

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: - Integration of AI-based signal processing for adaptive thresholding - Development of UV/VIS multispectral sensors for material analysis - Miniaturization to enable embedded applications (sub-1mm packages) - Wireless-enabled sensors with IO-Link compatibility - Increased adoption of MEMS-based tunable optical filters

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