Lead times on all components and moulding materials are extending rapidly.Yesterday we were quoted 12 months lead time on a phototransistor !

The OPI5000 has been developed to meet the soldering temperature requirements of Lead Free processes whilst retaining IECEx certification requirements..Using 'true' SM components the OPI5000 has several advantages over our long established OPI1000LX series,improved footprint position,improved coplanarity of the leads.The datasheet is available under the Opto Coupler section of this web site.

OBSOLESCENCE

Demand for many of our standard visible LED and Infra Red products has been reducing over the last few years as surface mount technology has advanced.This has been accelerated by the current economic turn down to unsustainable levels leading us to cease manufacture of a wide range of products. We continue to hold all tools required to manufacture in the event that demand should rise again or a customer has a serious problem with replacement and we can agree terms to supply.