SF4-AH40

Due to market price fluctuations, if you need to purchase or consult the price. You can contact us or emial to us:   sales@allicdata.com

Optical sensors have become increasingly prevalent in modern electronics due to their high accuracy, low power consumption, and wide range of application possibilities. Photointerrupters, in particular, operate based on the interruption of light used to detect the presence or absence of objects within the field of view. Of these devices, the SF4-AH40 Slot Type Photointerrupter utilizes logic high output levels to provide reliable sensing capabilities when used in a variety of scenarios.

The SF4-AH40 is a slot type photointerrupter that, like other types of photointerrupter, utilizes a light-emitting diode (LED) and phototransistor to detect the interruption of light across a wide range of applications. The SF4-AH40 specifically features a compact, side-view package and both visible and infrared LED output options–giving users the flexibility to select the LED type suitable for their particular use-case. It also utilizes a floating phototransistor output for improved noise immunity and better sensing accuracy.

The typical operating principle of the SF4-AH40 is certainly straightforward. Light is emitted from an LED located on one side of a cantilever channel, and this light is then quickly detected by the phototransistor on the other side of the same channel. When the two components are in close proximity to one another, the logic high output level is asserted on the output pin, indicating that an object is present. When there is a gap or the object is moved away, the output pin will remain in the low logic state, indicating that the object is no longer present.

The SF4-AH40 is suitable for a number of different applications requiring object detection or presence sensing, such as those found in industrial equipment, automotive systems, household appliances, and robotics. Due to its low power consumption, it can be used in power-sensitive designs and for battery-powered applications. Its high-speed response time combined with its immunity to external noise makes it an ideal choice for applications with fast-moving objects or parts which require reliable detection under noisy conditions.

The SF4-AH40 is also quite easy to implement. All that is required is the ability to power the photointerrupter and an appropriate output signal circuit. This makes it an ideal choice for cost-sensitive applications which require a high degree of performance. The SF4-AH40 can be used as either a discrete or integrated solution, allowing users to create a custom implementation that meets their exact needs.

Overall, the SF4-AH40 is an excellent option for a variety of object detection applications. With its advanced features, high-speed response time, low power consumption, and suitability for cost-sensitive designs, the SF4-AH40 is an ideal choice for slot type photointerrupters. It can easily be integrated into any existing system or used as a standalone device for reliable and accurate object detection and presence sensing.

The specific data is subject to PDF, and the above content is for reference