LTR-526AB

Optical Sensors - Phototransistors are a type of optoelectronic device used as sensors that convert light into electric signals. The LTR-526AB is an optical sensor that combines a low-light level photoconductor and a phototransistor in a single high-gain sensor housing.

This sensor uses a phototransistor in conjunction with its photoconductor in a single package and is typically used in applications which require a phototransistor with a wide dynamic range and the high-gain characteristics of a phototransistor. The LTR-526AB is designed for applications where the light source is not strong enough to drive a standard phototransistor directly.

The LTR-526AB has two active elements, an emitter and a collector, and is most commonly used in applications where it detects light from an external light source. The device has an emitter that acts as a light detector which converts the incident light into electrical signals and the collector amplifies the signals from the emitter. The collector output is then used to drive an LED.

The LTR-526AB has a very low dark current, which is the current produced by the device when no light is incident. This low dark current increases the signal-to-noise ratio of the device, making it useful in low-light applications where a very sensitive response is required. The low dark current also makes it very well suited for use in motion detection systems.

The LTR-526AB’s high gain makes it particularly useful when used in automotive lighting applications. Its high gain characteristic makes it more sensitive to small changes in light intensity, allowing it to detect and control the intensity of LED’s used for car headlights.

The LTR-526AB can also detect very small differences in light intensity in security applications. Its small size and low power consumption make it ideal for battery operated devices. Its high gain and low dark current also make it ideal for detecting small changes in light in alarm systems, smoke detectors and burglar alarm systems.

The LTR-526AB is used in a variety of industrial and consumer applications. Its small size and low power consumption make it well suited for use in consumer electronics, automotive, and other types of control systems. Its low dark current and wide dynamic range make it well suited for use in medical devices, machine vision systems, automotive lighting, and other types of industrial applications.