{"product_id":"ldr-8mm-sensor-only","title":"LDR 8mm Sensor only","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8mm LDR Photoresistor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs a passive, non-polarized semiconductor, the 8mm LDR acts as a variable resistor that is \"tuned\" by the environment. Its larger physical size makes it easier to mount in rugged enclosures and allows it to dissipate slightly more power, making it a favorite for 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 Superior Sensing Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Increased Sensitivity: The larger 8mm sensing window captures more light, making it significantly better at detecting light levels in \"transition\" periods, such as dusk or dawn. \u003cbr\u003e• Wider Field of View: Due to the increased diameter, the 8mm LDR has a broader detection angle, allowing it to \"average\" the light in a room rather than being overly sensitive to a single pinpoint light source. \u003cbr\u003e• Ease of Integration: Like the smaller version, it has no polarity. It can be installed in any orientation, making it a \"fail-safe\" component for beginners and mass-production alike. \u003cbr\u003e• Reliable Analog Feedback: It provides a wide range of resistance values, which translates into high-resolution data when used with an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) on a microcontroller.\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\u003eTechnical Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Diameter: 8mm (Standard). \u003cbr\u003e• Sensing Surface: Cadmium Sulfide (CdS). \u003cbr\u003e• Light Resistance: Drops to a few hundred ohms in high-intensity light. \u003cbr\u003e• Dark Resistance: Climbs to several megohms (MΩ) in total darkness. \u003cbr\u003e• Voltage Handling: Typically rated for higher voltage peaks than 5mm versions, often up to 150V–200V.\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\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 8mm LDR is the primary choice for high-reliability street lighting, outdoor solar controllers, industrial light-curtains, and smoke detectors (where it detects the dimming of light caused by smoke particles). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TinkEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405053251783,"sku":"TE-LIGSE-102","price":24.61,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6620\/6407\/files\/LDR8mmSensor_1.png?v=1776837416","url":"https:\/\/shop.tinkedge.tech\/products\/ldr-8mm-sensor-only","provider":"TinkEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}