[sdiy] Vactrol/Optocoupler/LDR part numbers (Was: Eu might bebanning Vactrols and LDRs??)

[Scott Nordlund]

If it's an optical FET it wouldn't contain any CdS (which is what photocells use) anyway.  It's a completely different device.

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> From: jerryge at cableone.net
> To: Synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: RE: [sdiy] Vactrol/Optocoupler/LDR part numbers (Was: Eu might bebanning Vactrols and LDRs??)
> Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:32:04 -0500
> CC:
>
> FYI H11F1
>
> http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=H11F1
>
> Mouser is showing the H11F1 as RoHS compliant. Apparently the levels are a
> low enough percentage to qualify as RoHS.
>
> RoHS Compliant
> Environmental Laws restrict the use of certain hazardous substances. "RoHS:
> Compliant" addresses the laws transposed from the European Union directive
> 2002/95/EC known as the RoHS Directive.
>
> The RoHS Compliance of any product so designated is based upon evidence from
> the producer (manufacturer) that the part number is in compliance with the
> RoHS Directive. Mouser Electronics has taken all reasonable steps to confirm
> producers' statements and other evidence regarding the absence of the
> restricted substances to support the manufacturers' claim of compliance.
>
> For reference, in compliance with RoHS (EU Directive 2002/95/EC) the maximum
> concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in any
> homogenous materials are:
> . Cadmium/Cadmium Compounds 0.01%
> . Hexavalent Chromium/ Hexavalent Chromium Compounds 0.10%
> . Lead/Lead Compounds 0.10%
> . Mercury/Mercury Compounds 0.10%
> . Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) 0.10%
> . Polybrominated Diphenylethers (PBDEs)0.10%
> - Including Decabromodiphenyl Ether (Deca-BDE) 0.10%
> Date: 9/9/2009
> Mouser Part #: 512-H11F1M
> Mfr.'s Part #: H11F1M
> Mfr.: Fairchild Semiconductor
> Description: ANALOG FET
>
> This information is valid when RoHS Compliance is indicated on your packing
> list from Mouser Electronics, Inc.
>
> Chuck Amsden
> Quality Director
> Mouser Electronics
> email: chuck.amsden at mouser.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of Justin Owen
> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 7:59 AM
> To: Julian; Synth DIY
> Subject: [sdiy] Vactrol/Optocoupler/LDR part numbers (Was: Eu might
> bebanning Vactrols and LDRs??)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julian [julian at port23.co.uk]
>
>>So can someone give me a quick 101 on availible parts, and what the most
> usefull ones are?
>
> Julian,
>
> As far as ready-made optocoupler/LDRs go...
>
> The one I used to use regularly is the H11F3 by Fairchild. The last time I
> looked there was stock in the US at decent prices - but I haven't seen it
> available in the UK for many months.
>
> There is also a H11F1 and 2 - I think it's only the maximum resistance that
> changes (1MOhm, 2MOhm, 3MOhm - if I remember correctly.)
>
> A company called Vactec do/used to do a VTLC5CX that's pretty highly
> regarded - again, not seen it in the UK for ages.
>
> Pity.
>
> HTH,
>
> Justin
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