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Default photo eye NPN vs. PNP

Carl Boyd wrote:
It has to do with the output transistor construction. From a practical
point of view, if your load has to be grounded get the PNP, if the load has
to be tied to the power supply, get the NPN.

--Wow that's the simplest explanation of the difference in the two
I've ever read; thanks! :-)

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