Mini Photo Interrupters offer alternative to switches.
Press Release Summary:
Available in slotted, actuator, and reflective types, RoHS-compliant Series BPI functions in analog or digital control modes, and provides non-contact IR/optical detection for applications such as copiers, printers, industrial machinery, garage door openers, and photo encoder-based devices. Light beam interruption of actuator units range from 0.35 VOL. Forward voltages of slotted types range from 1.5 V max, with IR of 100 µA, and gap widths from 0.125 in.
Original Press Release:
American Bright Introduces Miniature Photo Interrupter Group Featuring Miniature Connectorized & Actuator Assemblies
Absolute detection refines high-speed application uses with choice of function and package styles; units are manufactured Pb-Free (RoHS) compliant
Chino, CA, September 30, 2005 - American Bright Optoelectronics has announced their new Photo Interrupter family, designed for use in IR/optical detection applications such as copiers, printers, high-speed industrial machinery, garage door openers and photo encoder based devices. Featuring high precision optics, and a variety of gate widths, these miniature devices are excellent alternatives to the use of conventional switches, which may demonstrate backlash or delays in detection speed and accuracy. They function comfortably in either analog or digital control techniques, and provide non-contact detection, long-life, low power consumption, high reliability and high precision.
The BPI Series offers a choice of twenty-four (24) Slotted types, seven (7) Actuator, and five (5) Reflective types, including mini-reflective models available in axial and gull-wing packages. Highlighting the new group, several miniature models are featured in harnessed/connectorized styles, providing a "plug-n-play" unit for replacement and lower installation cost. Actuator types include levered operation in device packages as small as 0.374" (9.5mm) x 0.394" (10.0mm) from base unit to optic line. Light beam interruption of the actuator units range from 0.35VOL (@IOL=16mA). Forward voltages (VF) of slotted types range from 1.5V maximum (@IF=20mA), IR of 100µA (@VR=5V), and gap widths from 0.125 (3.18mm). Encoder styles feature two-bit PTR and dual-channel OEIC (Rambo OEIC) functions. And, custom functions and packaging is available.
"By offering the complete infrared and OPIC solution, we can create added value to the engineering decision to use these devices for added accuracy and packaging needs", stated George Lee, American Bright President. He added, "Our PI assemblies can significantly lower installed unit costs for the OEM."
In addition to the photo interrupter product group, American Bright also offers a complete selection of complimenting IR products, including diodes, phototransistors, photodiodes, receiver modules, photolink transmitters and receivers, and high sensitivity OPIC Schmidt trigger circuit devices. All configurations are manufactured in compliance with Pb Free (RoHS) materials and processes.
The BPI Series is priced from $0.15 per piece, and start at $0.30 each for the BPI Series with PCB assembly in production quantities and are immediately available from stock. For modified or custom packaging or assembly requirements, contact the factory. For complete specifications, visit www.americanbrightled.com or call Toll Free (888) 533-0800.
About American Bright Optoelectronics
American Bright Optoelectronics is a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Bright LED Electronics Corporation, a recognized leader in the research, engineering, manufacturing and marketing of LED components to major markets worldwide. Formed as the marketing organization for the "Americas" and Canada in 1995, American Bright has enjoyed sustained growth while introducing several new product innovations to a wide variety of markets. Newest products include high-power (3-7 Watt) devices, ideally suited for a broad number of general and discrete lighting applications. The company offers a broad selection of SMT LEDs, LED Lamps, Axial lead LEDs, new power LED products (1 to 7 Watt), LED cluster displays and custom products. Conscious of their global responsibility to the environment, the majority of products are produced with PB-Free, RoHS compliant materials and processes. Bright LED Electronics and American Bright Optoelectronics is ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14000: 2004 Certified. For more information or to receive a catalog, contact American Bright Optoelectronics Corporation, 13815-C Magnolia Ave., Chino, CA 91710. Tel: (909) 628-5050, Fax: (909) 628-5006. Toll Free (888) 533-0800. e-mail: info@americanbrightled.com.
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