GL5506 LDR Resistor Light-Dependent Photoresistor Optoresistor 5506

Description: This cadmium sulfide (CdS) or light dependent resistor (LDR) whose resistance is inversely dependent on the amount of light falling on it is known by many names including the photo resistor, photoresistor, photoconductor, photoconductive cell, or simply the photocell.  The 5506 has the following characteristics:  Photo Resistance (2 ~ 6 KΩ) Dark Resistance (0.15 MΩ) min  Vmax - 100VDC Pmax - 90mW 5mm Package This cadmium sulfide (CdS) or light dependent resistor (LDR) whose resistance is inversely dependent on the amount of light falling on it is known by many names including the photo resistor, photoresistor, photoconductor, photoconductive cell, or simply the photocell. A typical structure for a photoresistor uses an active semiconductor layer that is deposited on an insulating substrate. The semiconductor is normally lightly doped to enable it to have the required level of conductivity. Contacts are then placed either side of the exposed area. The photo-resistor, CdS