EEVblog #637 - Omni Directional Laser Barcode Scanner Teardown

What's inside one of those omni-directional laser barcode scanners you use at the supermarket, and how does it work?
Motorola / Symbol LS9208Show more

Datasheets:
Reflective Interrupter http://www.osram-os.com/Graphics/XPic0/00083379_0.pdf/SFH%209202,%20Lead%20%28Pb%29%20Free%20Product%20-%20RoHS%20Compliant.pdf
http://www.motorolasolutions.com/web/Business/Products/Bar%20Code%20Scanners/General%20Purpose%20Scanners/LS9208/_Documents/Static%20Files/LS9208.pdf
http://www.keil.com/dd/docs/datashts/atmel/at91fr4042.pdf
http://www1.futureelectronics.com/doc/RENESAS%20ELECTRONICS/DF2215RTE24V.pdf

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