5mm LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
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5mm LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) A 5mm LDR photoresistor sensor is made of a high resistance semiconductor. If light falling on the device is of high enough frequency, photons absorbed by the semiconductor give the bound electron enough energy to jump into the conduction band. The resulting free electron (and its hole partner) conduct electricity, thereby lowering resistance. A photoelectric device can be either intrinsic or extrinsic. An intrinsic semiconductor has its own charge carriers and is not an efficient semiconductor, for example, silicon. In intrinsic devices, the only available electrons are in the valence band, and hence the photon must have enough energy to excite the electron across the entire bandgap. Extrinsic devices have impurities, also called dopants, added whose ground state energy is closer to the conduction band; since the electrons do not have as far to jump, lower energy photons (that is, longer wavelengths and lower frequencies) are sufficient to trigger the device. If a sample of silicon has some of its atoms replaced by phosphorus atoms (impurities), there will be extra electrons available for conduction. This is an example of an extrinsic semiconductor. Photoresistors are basically photocells. Sensitivity The sensitivity of a photodetector is the relationship between the light falling on the device and the resulting output signal. In the case of a photocell, one is dealing with the relationship between the incident light and the corresponding resistance of the cell. Learn about the Light Dependent Resistor . Applications: Camera Exposure Control Auto Slide Focus Photocopy Machines Colorimetric Test Equipment Automated Rear View Mirror Digital Automatic Headlight Dimmer Night Light Control Street Light Control Read our blog explaining how LDR works , detailing what is an LDR, how LDR Works in Street Lights, what are the types of LDR, how to make an LDR Sensor Module and applications of an LDR Sensor.
- Resistance range: 100Ω (bright light) to >1MΩ (dark)
- Spectral peak: 540nm (green-yellow visible light)
- 5mm through-hole package for easy prototyping
- Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32
- Ideal for light automation, night lights, and IoT systems
- High sensitivity to visible light
- Fast response time
- Low cost and durable construction
- Easy integration with breadboards and PCBs
- Wide application in automation and sensing
| Max Voltage | 150 Vdc |
|---|---|
| Max Power | 100mW |
| Spectral Peak | 540nm |
| Light Resistance at 10Lux | 20-30 Kohm |
What is the resistance range of the 5mm LDR in dark and light conditions?
Resistance exceeds 1MΩ in darkness and drops to 100–500Ω under bright light (1000 lux).
Can this LDR be used with Arduino or Raspberry Pi?
Yes, it is fully compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other MCUs using analog/digital inputs.
What is the spectral response of this photoresistor?
It peaks at 540nm and responds best to visible light in the 400–700nm range.
Is this LDR suitable for outdoor street light automation?
Yes, it reliably triggers lights at dusk and off at dawn when used with a microcontroller or comparator circuit.
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