The slotted optical switch, sometimes known as opto switch or optical switch but not to be confused with the optical component, is a device comprising a photoemitter (e.g. LED) and a photodetector (e.g. photodiode) mounted in a single package so that the photoemitter normally illuminates the photodetector, but an opaque object can be inserted in a slot between them so as to break the beam. Associated circuitry is provided which changes state when the beam is interrupted. For example, the carriage of a computer printer may be fitted with a projection which interrupts the beam of a slotted switch when it reaches the end of its travel, causing circuitry to react appropriately. Another application of the slotted switch is in the type of computer mouse with a rotating ball. The ball measures distances moved by rotating orthogonal shafts which drive optical chopper wheels turning in the slots of slotted switches.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Slotted Optical Switch Market
The global Slotted Optical Switch market was valued at US$ XX in 2020 and will reach US$ XX million by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of XX% during 2022-2027.

Global Slotted Optical Switch Scope and Market Size
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Segment by Type
Thermo Slotted Optical Switch
Elector Slotted Optical Switch
Fiber Slotted Optical Switch

Segment by Application
Fiber Transmission System
Fiber Test System

The Slotted Optical Switch market is analysed and market size information is provided by regions (countries). Segment by Application, the Slotted Optical Switch market is segmented into North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India and Other Regions.

By Company
Alcatel-Lucent
Huawei
Cisco
Ericsson
Fujitsu
NEC
Infinera
Agilent Technologies
Agiltron Corp
HP
Luna Innovations
TE Connectivity
Coriant
ZTE
Emcore
TT Electronic
Omron
Vishay
Sharp Microelectronics
ON Semiconductor
ROHM Semiconductor
Broadcom Limited