# Photo Resistor LDR (Component)
## Description
Also known as LDR, light dependent resistor, photoresistor, is a special type of variable resistor whose resistance depends on the intensity of light falling on it.
## Component Details
- **Owner:** jharwinbarrozo
- **Created:** 11/1/2022
- **Last Updated:** 12/20/2023
- **Visibility:** Public
- **CdS:** 0.8
- **Part Type:** Resistor
- **Resistance @ Illuminance Rating:** 27kΩ
- **Used in:** 3148 projects
- **Stars:** 14
- **Forks:** 16
- **Part Type:** Resistors
- **Sub-Type:** Variable (Potentiometer)
- **Pin Count:** 2
## Pins
| Pin | Name | Type |
|-----|------|------|
| 1 | P1 | |
| 2 | P2 | |
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