Displays & Optoelectronics

Optoelectronics are devices which combine both electronics and light technologies. Optoelectronic are smaller components that are found in PCBs (printed circuit boards) and emit and/or detect light in particular wavelengths. Optoelectronics are used by engineers and hobbyists during both the design phase through to manufacturing.

Types of Optoelectronics:

  • LEDs (light emitting diodes) - for lighting indicators
  • Laser modules - for alignment object detection
  • Fibre optics - for telecommunications data transfer
  • Photodetectors - for security systems
  • Ambient light sensors - for adjusting screen brightness

Optoelectronics use both visible and invisible forms of light, such as IR (Infrared) and UV (ultraviolet). Optoelectronic devices are used in many applications such as general lighting (bulbs lamps), household devices, automotive, indicators, telecommunications, and alignment. There are also many accessories to compliment the electronics devices, such as bezels, light pipes, reflectors, controllers and drivers.

Displays provide a visual output from a computer or other device, to provide data, graphics and other information. They are often embedded into equipment to display information and increasingly include touch technology to be used as a HMI (Human Machine Interface). Optoelectronic devices, such as LEDs, are found inside the construction of displays.

Displays show images and/or basic text and come in monochrome or colour variations.

Types of Display Technology:

  • LED (Light Emitting Diode)
  • LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
  • OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
  • VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Displays)

Displays are commonly used to add a visual aid to devices such as tablet computers, vending machines or larger industrial equipment. Other applications include; factory machinery, medical equipment, scoreboards, retail displays, exhibitions, and road signage. There is a range of accessories to use with displays such as controllers, drivers, cables and bezels.

Display Modules
Display Modules

Fibre Optic Components
Fibre Optic Components

Indicators & Indicator Components
Indicators & Indicator Components

LED Lighting Components
LED Lighting Components

LEDs - Light Emitting Diodes
LEDs - Light Emitting Diodes

Laser Modules & Components
Laser Modules & Components

Optocouplers & Photodetectors
Optocouplers & Photodetectors

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RS PRO 6 V RGB LED 2020 Surface Mount
  • RS stock no. 180-8087
Subtotal (1 reel of 1000 units)
R 19 332,00(exc. VAT)
R 19,332/unit
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ROHM 1.9 V Yellow LED 5 mm (T-1 3/4) Through Hole SLI-580
  • RS stock no. 168-2378
  • Mfr. Part No. SLI-580YT3F
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 205,375(exc. VAT)
R 8,215/unit
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RS PRO Indicator Bulb Holder BA9
  • RS stock no. 438-9515
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 66,04(exc. VAT)
R 66,04/unit
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Lite-On 2.4 V Red LED 2012 Surface Mount CHIP LED 0805 LTST-C171KRKT
  • RS stock no. 692-0941
  • Mfr. Part No. LTST-C171KRKT
Subtotal (1 pack of 50 units)
R 218,75(exc. VAT)
R 4,375/unit
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Orbitec Indicator Bulb Holder E10
  • RS stock no. 171-2580
  • Mfr. Part No. DO9883 (126971)
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 198,96(exc. VAT)
R 19,896/unit
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Broadcom Optocoupler, Through Hole, 8-Pin PDIP
  • RS stock no. 547-4153
  • Mfr. Part No. HCPL-7840-000E
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 145,89(exc. VAT)
R 145,89/unit
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Broadcom HFBR-1521Z 5 MBd Fibre Optic Transmitter, Round 660 nm Versatile Link Connector 7.6 mm 12.2mm, 18.8 mm
  • RS stock no. 171-1600
  • Mfr. Part No. HFBR-1521Z
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 290,42(exc. VAT)
R 290,42/unit
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Vishay, 38 kHz IR Receiver ±45°, 45 m Range 2.5 V 5.5V, Through Hole 12.5 mm TSOP 10 mm 3-Pin 5.8mm
  • RS stock no. 773-3750
  • Mfr. Part No. TSOP31438
Subtotal (1 bag of 2 units)
R 49,48(exc. VAT)
R 24,74/unit
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Osram LED Driver, 120V, 40 V Output, 42 W Output Non-Dimmable
  • RS stock no. 236-8656
  • Mfr. Part No. IT-FIT-40/220-240/350-CS-D-L
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 249,50(exc. VAT)
R 249,50/unit
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RS PRO Green Panel Mount Indicator, 24V dc, Lead Wire Termination
  • RS stock no. 206-867
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 80,05(exc. VAT)
R 80,05/unit
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Lumileds 2.71 V White Mid-Power LED 3030 Surface Mount LUXEON 3030 L130-3080HA30000B1
  • RS stock no. 232-0721
  • Mfr. Part No. L130-3080HA30000B1
Subtotal (1 pack of 100 units)
R 210,40(exc. VAT)
R 2,104/unit
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onsemi 4N25M DC Input Optocoupler, Through Hole, 6-Pin DIP
  • RS stock no. 739-0268
  • Mfr. Part No. 4N25M
Subtotal (1 pack of 5 units)
R 56,55(exc. VAT)
R 11,31/unit
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Recom LED Driver, 3V dc, 31 V dc Output, 31 W Output, 1A PWM
  • RS stock no. 668-9882
  • Mfr. Part No. RCD-24-1.00/W
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 471,33(exc. VAT)
R 471,33/unit
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Intelligent LED Solutions ILH-ON04-HYRE-SC211-WIR200. OSLON 80 4+ PowerStar LED Array 4-LEDs Red LED
  • RS stock no. 773-4826
  • Mfr. Part No. ILH-ON04-HYRE-SC211-WIR200.
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 339,15(exc. VAT)
R 339,15/unit
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RS PRO Red Panel Mount Indicator, 24V dc, Solder Lug Termination, IP67
  • RS stock no. 134-5552
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 217,17(exc. VAT)
R 217,17/unit
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Broadcom 2.1 V RGB LED PLCC 6 Surface Mount ASMT ASMT-YTB7-0AA02
  • RS stock no. 839-9926
  • Mfr. Part No. ASMT-YTB7-0AA02
Subtotal (1 pack of 25 units)
R 405,25(exc. VAT)
R 16,21/unit
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Bivar 3.2 V White LED Super Flux Through Hole Orca R R20WHT-V-3045
  • RS stock no. 713-4885
  • Mfr. Part No. R20WHT-V-3045
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 46,55(exc. VAT)
R 46,55/unit
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Sharp GP2A200LCS0F Surface Mount Reflective Optical Sensor, Photointerrupter Output
  • RS stock no. 146-0774
  • Mfr. Part No. GP2A210LCSJF
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 119,27(exc. VAT)
R 119,27/unit
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Kingbright 2 V Red, Green LED 5 mm (T-1 3/4) Through Hole Multi-Colour LED L-57EGW
  • RS stock no. 228-5720
  • Mfr. Part No. L-57EGW
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 11,13(exc. VAT)
R 11,13/unit
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ams OSRAM Blue, Green, Red, White LED 5050 Surface Mount GW J9LHS2.4M GW J9LHS2.4M-C0C7-2+35+13+50AW-1
  • RS stock no. 248-6209
  • Mfr. Part No. GW J9LHS2.4M-C0C7-2+35+13+50AW-1
Subtotal (1 pack of 10 units)
R 181,46(exc. VAT)
R 18,146/unit
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