CDS Photoresistors (PGM)
Light-Dependent Photoresistors for Sensor Applications.
The cadmium sulfide (CdS) or light dependent resistor (LDR) whose resistance is inversly 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, or LDR finds many uses as a low cost photo sensitive element and was used for many years in photographic light meters as well as in other applications such as smoke, flame and burglar detectors, card readers and lighting controls for street lamps.
Providing design engineers with an economical CdS or LDR with high quality performance, DeMint Electronics now offers commercial grade PGM photoresistor. Designated the PGM Series, the photoresistors are available in 5mm, 12mm and 20mm sizes, the conformally epoxy or hermetical package offer high quality performance for applications that require quick response and good characteristic of spectrum.
DeMint has been designing and manufacturing high performance light dependent resistors for decades. Our product offerings are extensive and our experience with custom photoresistor is equally extensive. Contact us with your specific needs.
Download complete specification - Cds Photoresistors.
- Quick Response
- Reliable Performance
- Epoxy or hermetical package
- Good Characteristic of Spectrum
- Photoswitch
- Photoelectric Control
- Auto Flash for Camera
- Electronic Toys, Industrial Control
| 20mm CDS Photo Resistors (PGM) Configurations & Dimensions | |
 Epoxy resin package 20mm CDS Photo Resistors Appearance PGM20** series |
 Epoxy resin package 20mm CdS PGM20** series Dimensions (Unit: mm) |
 Hermetical package 20mm CDS Photo Resistors Appearance PGM20**-PP series |
 Hermetical package 20mm CdS PGM20**-PP series Dimensions (Unit: mm) |
| Note : All dimensions are in mm and NTS. | |
| CdS - (PGM20**) Electronics Characteristics | |||||||||
| Model | Vmax (VDC) | Pmax (mW) | Ambient Temp (°C) |
Spectral Peak (nm) | Photo Resistance (10Lx) (KΩ) |
Dark Resistance (MΩ)min | γ min |
Response Time (ms) |
|
| Rise | Decay | ||||||||
| PGM2000 | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 2~5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 30 | 40 |
| PGM2001 | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 4~10 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2002 | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 8~20 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2003 | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 18~50 | 10 | 0.8 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2004 | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 45~150 | 20 | 0.8 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2005 | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 140~300 | 20 | 0.8 | 30 | 30 |
| CdS - (PGM20**-PP) Electronics Characteristics | |||||||||
| Model | Vmax (VDC) | Pmax (mW) | Ambient Temp (°C) |
Spectral Peak (nm) | Photo Resistance (10Lx) (KΩ) |
Dark Resistance (MΩ)min | γ min |
Response Time (ms) |
|
| Rise | Decay | ||||||||
| PGM2000-PP | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 2~5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 30 | 40 |
| PGM2001-PP | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 4~10 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2002-PP | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 8~20 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2003-PP | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 18~50 | 10 | 0.8 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2004-PP | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 45~150 | 20 | 0.8 | 30 | 30 |
| PGM2005-PP | 500 | 500 | -30 ~ +70 | 560 | 140~300 | 20 | 0.8 | 30 | 30 |