Toshiba Introduces New Line of Ultra-Small Photo-Interrupters for Consumer Electronics and Office Equipment Applications

Smaller Components Combine Wider Gap Width With Higher Current Transfer Ratios for Improved Detection of Focus and Zoom Lens and Paper Positions in Digital Entertainment and Office Products

To address continuing demand for smaller, higher-performance components for consumer electronics and office equipment applications, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced it has introduced a new series of three ultra-small photo-interrupters which, compared with previous models from Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), combine smaller packaging with wider gap widths and higher current transfer ratios for more precise position detection. Developed by Toshiba, the new devices are used in cameras, copiers, printers, fax machines and other consumer electronics products to monitor variations in light levels to detect precise focus and zoom lens or paper positions.