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Photoresistor GL5516

Item #16690
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This cadmium sulfide (CdS) light dependent photo resistor has resistance inversly proportional to the amount of light falling on it. In complete darknes it has a 0.2 M ohm resistance and in 10 Lux light it has approximately 10 K ohm resistance.

Great for light sensor electronic circuits, for Arduino modules, robots, and more. 

Specifications

  • Light photo resistance: 5-10 K ohm (10K at 10 Lux)
  • Dark resistance: 0.2 M ohm
  • Max Voltage: 100V DC
  • Max Power: 90 mW
  • Spectral Peak: 540nm
  • Response time: 30ms rise, 40ms decay
  • Gamma: 0.6 min
  • Size: 5mm in diameter


Age18+
Approx. Ship Size4.00 x 0.20 x 0.20 in
10.16 x 0.51 x 0.51 cm
Weight0 lb 1 oz
0.00 kg

⚠ Safety warning

CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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