The NSL-5540 is a light dependent resistor (LDR) featuring a Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) photoconductive cell. It is designed to sense light with a peak spectral response of 550nm and is housed in a hermetically sealed TO-5 package with a flat lens. This component exhibits a resistance range of 20 to 40 kOhms when exposed to 21 lux of light.
Advanced Photonix NSL-5540 technical specifications.
| Peak Spectral Response | 550nm |
| Light Resistance (@ 21 lux) | 20 to 40kOhms |
| Dark Resistance (Minimum 10 sec after light removal) | 2.0MOhms |
| Operating Temperature | -60 to +75°C |
| Cell Type | CdS (Cadmium Sulfide) |
| RoHS | Compliant |
No datasheet is available for this part.