Do you know what sensors are used (specs, part number, supplier etc) on barcode scanners?
Roger
Photo sensor of barcode scanners
Jun 03, 2006
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You can get several types - laser, CCD/LED, and photo imaging. Depends on what, how, and how fast you want to read something.
Dave :)
Traditional barcode scanners that actually use a scanning laser in a multi- line pattern typically use a silicon photodiode. Nothing special - 1 to 3 mm square.
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