Fort Worth, Texas – May 5, 2020 – TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is now stocking the OPB700 family of reflective optical sensors from TT Electronics – Optek. This sensor is targeted for medical and industrial applications and is available in HiRel, TX and TXV versions for the Mil/Aero market.
The OPB700 sensor provides a major mounting advantage to the designer because only one side of a sensing surface is required. However, there are a number of design variables that need to be considered to assure detection of the object or target. They include the type or size of the reflective surface, the distance to the reflective surface, variation of surface reflectivity, sensor variation and contrast ratio. The OPB700 design incorporates an emitter and detector in the single opaque housing.
Sometimes referred to as ‘arrowhead’ sensors because of their shape, the discrete components are positioned within the sensor such that the optical axes converge at a specified distance. Their components generally each have a lens, because the tighter the beam angle of the emitter and detector, the better they are focused, hence the more accurate an object can be sensed. In this device type, the on-state collector current, Ic(on), peaks when the reflective surface is typically placed from 0.100” to .300” (2.5 mm to 7.5 mm), but longer distances can be designed as well for up to 30+” (760 mm). Well suited for medical, industrial, Mil/Aero and harsh environment applications these robust devices have a proven track record of long-term quality.
To learn more, search parts Optek Reflective Sensors.
About TTI
TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized, specialty distributor of interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) components and the distributor of choice for industrial and consumer electronics manufacturers worldwide. Broader and deeper inventory, leading-edge products and custom supply chain solutions have established TTI as the leading specialist in electronic component distribution. Globally, the company maintains over 2 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space containing over 850,000 component part numbers. Along with its subsidiaries, Mouser Electronics, Sager Electronics, and TTI Semiconductor Group, TTI employs more than 7,000 people at more than 133 locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information about TTI, visit www.ttiinc.com
About TT Electronics
TT Electronics is a focused, global electronics group supplying products to leading manufacturers in the defense and aerospace, medical, transportation, energy and industrial electronics markets. The TT electronics technology portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, supplying passive components (fixed and variable resistors, magnetics) and discrete semiconductors (optoelectronics, diodes, MOSFETs) from brands including BI Technologies, IRC, Optek, Semelab and Welwyn Components. TT Electronics is continually investing in new product development, supported by world class application.
