Photo Cells / Photovoltaic Cells

Photo Electric cell or Photo Cell

Photo Electric cell or Photo Cell, device whose electrical characteristics (e.g., current, voltage, or resistance) vary when light is incident upon it. The most common type consists of two electrodes separated by a light-sensitive semiconductor material. A battery or other voltage source connected to the electrodes sets up a current even in the absence of light; when light strikes the semiconductor section of the photocell, the current in the circuit increases by an amount proportional to the intensity of the light. The current from a photocell can easily be used to operate switches or relays, it is often used in light-actuated counters, automatic door openers, and intrusion alarms. Photocells in such devices are popularly known as electric eyes.

Photo Cell / Photovoltaic Cell
TO-18 / 4mm
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(PVC) NSL49R10168
Photocell / Photovoltaic Cell. TO-18, 4mm. 0.134" x 0.162" x 0.053" thick. 1-1/2" leads, 0.019" lead spacing.
Office Light
2.0fc
Dark
7k ohm 110k ohm > 2 meg ohm
     
 

Photo Cell / Photovoltaic Cell
TO-18 / 4mm
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(PVC) PEC-4MM
Photocell / Photovoltaic Cell. TO-18, 4mm. 0.133" x 0.161" x 0.046" thick. 1-1/2" leads, 1/8" lead spacing.
Office Light
2.0fc
Dark
11k ohm 100k ohm > 1 meg ohm
     
25¢ ea - 20¢ (10+), 17¢ (100+), 12¢ (1k+), 9¢ (5k+)
 
25¢ ea - 20¢ (10+), 17¢ (100+), 12¢ (1k+), 9¢ (5k+)

Photo Cell / Photovoltaic Cell
TO-5 / 7mm
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(PVC) PEC-7MM
Photocell / Photovoltaic Cell. TO-5, 7mm. 0.251" x 0.284" x 0.088" thick. 1.48" leads, 0.2" lead spacing.
Office Light
2.0fc
Dark
750 ohm 50k ohm > 500k ohm
     
 

Photo Cell / Photovoltaic Cell
TO-8 / 11mm
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(PVC) PEC-11MM
Large Photocell / Photovoltaic Cell. TO-8, 11mm. 0.369" x 0.437" x 0.042" thick. 1-3/8" leads, 0.30 lead spacing.
Office Light
2.0fc
Dark
2k ohm 25k ohm > 250k ohm
     
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50¢ - 45¢ (10+), 40¢ (100+), 35¢ (500+), 30¢ (1k+)

Photo Cell / Photovoltaic Cell
TO-8 / 11mm
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(PVC) PEC-0.435
Large Photocell / Photovoltaic Cell. TO-8, 11mm. 0.393" x 0.435" x 0.041" thick. 1.76" leads, 0.322" lead spacing.
Office Light
2.0fc
Dark
3k ohm 2 meg ohm > 20 meg ohm
     
 

Photo Cell / Photovoltaic Cell
1" / 25mm
 
(PVC) PEC-1.0
Extra large Photocell / Photovoltaic Cell. 1", 25mm. 0.848" x 0.997" x 0.065" thick. 0.044" diameter x 0.579L" leads.
Office Light
2.0fc
Dark
1.3k ohm 60k ohm > 2 meg ohm
     
$1 - 85¢ (10+), 70¢ (100+), 60¢ (500+), 50¢ (1k+)
 
$1.50 - $1.35(10+), $1.25(100+), $1.10(500+), 95¢(1k+)
 

"LDR Assy"
Dual Photocell / Lamp Assy
(GAT) 927-5051
"LDR Assy". Dual photocell / lamp assembly. Lamp - 1822 (36v), bayonett. Can be replaced with any T3 1/4 lamp. Lamp and photocell secured in close proximity within a machined aluminum frame. CL-505 photocells. 1-3/16" x 1-5/8" x 1-3/8"H. Gates P/N: 927-5051-001.
 
 
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Photovoltaic cell or Solar cell

The photovoltaic type of photoelectric cell, when exposed to light, can generate and support an electric current without being attached to any external voltage source. Such a cell usually consists of a semi-conductor crystal with two zones composed of dissimilar materials. When light shines on the crystal, a voltage is set up across the junction between the two zones. Photovoltaic cells are also used to make solar cells.

Solar Cell Strip
0.4v @ 6 ma
(PVC) .4V-.006A
Vactec small solar cell strip. Output 0.4 volts @ 6 ma. 0.138 square inch. 0.1" x 1.38". 6" leads.
 

Ultra Small Solar Cell
350 mv @ 140 µA
(PVC) .4V-.00014A
Ultra small solar cell. 0.04 sq. inch. Output 350 mv in bright light, 140 µA. Used as a sensor to tell if a bulb has output such as in a projector or remote lighting system. 0.2" x 0.2". 6" leads.
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75¢ each
 

Really, Really Small Solar Cell
0.4v @ 0.35 µA
(PVC) .4V-.00006A
Really, really small solar cell. One cell output 0.4v @ 0.35 µA. 0.02 square inch. Actually 2 cells side by side. Parallel cells for 65 µA. 0.12" x 0.18". 14" leads.
 
 
50¢ each
 
 
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