{"product_id":"ldr-12mm-sensor-only","title":"LDR 12mm Sensor only","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12mm High-Sensitivity LDR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a passive, non-polarized semiconductor, the 12mm LDR acts as a high-precision variable resistor. Because of its larger size, it can often handle slightly higher power dissipation and provides a more gradual, \"smooth\" transition in resistance, making it the top choice for professional-grade light metering and outdoor automation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it’s a High-Performance Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum Light Collection: The 12mm diameter provides over five times the surface area of a standard 5mm LDR. This makes it incredibly sensitive to the earliest hints of dawn or the very first shadows of dusk.\u003cbr\u003e• Broad Field of View (FoV): It captures ambient light from a wider angle, acting more like an \"area sensor\" than a pinpoint detector. This prevents the sensor from being triggered by small, localized shadows (like a passing bird or a single leaf).\u003cbr\u003e• Robust Analog Data: The wide range of resistance provides a very clear \"voltage curve\" when used in a divider circuit, allowing for high-resolution light level monitoring in software.\u003cbr\u003e• Heavy-Duty Build: The larger ceramic base and thicker epoxy coating make it more resilient to mechanical stress and easier to handle in industrial assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnical Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Diameter: 12mm (Extra Large).\u003cbr\u003e• Dark Resistance: Can reach up to 10MΩ – 20MΩ in total darkness.\u003cbr\u003e• Light Resistance: Drops to as low as ~50–100Ω in intense direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e• Response Time: Like all LDRs, it has a slight \"memory effect\" or lag, but its large surface area ensures that the overall signal remains stable during quick lighting fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 12mm LDR is the primary choice for industrial-grade street lighting, high-accuracy solar trackers, greenhouse light monitoring systems, and outdoor security perimeter lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TinkEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405076549831,"sku":"TE-LIGSE-103","price":26.75,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6620\/6407\/files\/LDR12mmSensoronly_1.png?v=1776835598","url":"https:\/\/shop.tinkedge.tech\/products\/ldr-12mm-sensor-only","provider":"TinkEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}