Photo Transistor Light Sensor
Add light detection to your project with the Photo Transistor Light Sensor.
Standard light sensors can be very slow to react. However, this Photo Transistor provides an instant response. It looks like a small LED but works in reverse. Consequently, it allows your project to react to fast light changes.
Key Features:
High Sensitivity: It features a peak sensitivity to visible light. Because of this, it mimics the way human eyes see.
Fast Response Time: It reacts much quicker than an LDR. Therefore, you can use it for high-speed optical triggers.
Breadboard Friendly: It has two standard 0.1-inch pins. Furthermore, it fits perfectly into any prototyping board.
Simple Circuitry: It acts like a transistor controlled by light. Simply use a resistor to create a voltage divider.
Why should you choose this sensor? Are you building a solar tracker or a laser tripwire? Because of its compact size, it fits into tiny enclosures easily. Moreover, it is compatible with Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi. Furthermore, it requires very little power to operate. Therefore, it is ideal for battery-powered IoT devices. Simply point it at a light source to begin.
Technical Specs:
Type: PT334-6B (NPN Phototransistor).
Spectral Range: 400nm to 1100nm.
Peak Sensitivity: 940nm (Visible and Infrared).


























