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00:12First, LTR 516 DIP2 Receiving Tube
00:16Semi-Circular Dome Lens Focuses Incoming IR Light, Boosts Detection Range
00:21Cost, $2.10 for 10 Pieces
00:25Rated 4.6 Stars
00:28Through-hole Pins Slide Straight Into Breadboard
00:31Ideal for Quick Prototyping, Optical Tachometers, Beam Brake Sensors
00:36Second, 1206 IR SMD Phototransistor Chip
00:40Targets 940nm Wavelength, Filters Daylight Noise Clean
00:45Cost, $1.03 for 20 Pieces
00:49Perfect 5.0 Rating
00:521206 Footprint Hand Solders Easy, Delivers Tiny Profile for Custom Printed Circuit Boards
00:58Unbeatable Value
01:00Third, Original BPW17 BPW17 NCQY37N Receiver Tube
01:07Ultra Narrow 1.8mm Footprint Fits Tight Enclosures
01:12Cost, $5.61 for 10 Pieces
01:164.7 Rating
01:18Premium Price Buys Industrial Grade Optical Consistency
01:22High Switching Speed for Precision Encoder Wheels
01:25Fourth, 0603 IR SMD Chip 940nm Phototransistor
01:31Microscopic Footprint Saves Maximum Board Space
01:35Cost, $0.63 for 20 Pieces
01:394.8 Rating
01:41Cheapest Pick-On List
01:43Buy for Ultra Compact Builds, Wearable Hardware, Micro Drone Obstacle Sensing
01:49Fifth, IR42-21 CPT 42-21C Sub-Miniature SMD Tube
01:55Side-Facing Optical Window Senses Parallel to Circuit Board Without Bending Metal Leads
02:00Cost, $0.90 for 10 Pieces
02:034.6 Rating
02:06Solves Edge Detection Layout Headaches, Keeps Board Profile Low
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