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GL12516 AI Analysis:
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GL12516 product

GL12516

Optical Sensors - Photoelectric

CdSLDRLight Sensor

The GL12516 is a miniature CdS photoconductive cell designed for light-sensing applications like dusk-to-dawn lighting control.

Best for

  • Dusk-to-dawn lighting control
  • General light sensing

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring RoHS compliance without exemptions
  • High-precision light measurement

Check before use

  • Environmental regulations regarding Cadmium content

Key specifications

Light Resistance
5-10 KΩ
Dark Resistance
0.5 MΩ
Max Voltage
250 VDC

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
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REACH
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MSL
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ECCN
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HTSUS
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Application

Dusk-to-dawn lighting

CAD Models

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Alternative components

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Questions & answers

The GL12516 is a miniature open-frame cadmium sulphide (CdS) light-dependent resistor (LDR) with a spectral response optimized to mimic the human eye.