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Westinghouse SW-30 Photox Cell

Developed by Bruno Lange, the Photox cell was commercialized by Westinghouse in the 1930s.

Science Museum Group. Westinghouse photo-electric cell. 1933-569 Science Museum Group Collection Online. Accessed 9 January 2025. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co30986/westinghouse-photo-electric-cell.

Company	Westinghouse
Year	1935
Cell Type	Schottky Barrier
Location	Science Museum Group

Part No.	SW-30
Primary Use	Consumer, Experimental,
Materials	Copper, Plastic, Glass
Acquisition	Donated

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