TCRT5000 Infrared Sensor
Highlights:
- Infrared Reflective Sensor: The TCRT5000 is designed for proximity and color detection applications.
- Dual Outputs: Provides both digital and analog outputs for versatile interfacing.
- Adjustable Sensitivity: Features an onboard potentiometer to fine-tune detection sensitivity.
- Compact Design: Suitable for integration into various electronic projects, including line-following robots and obstacle detection systems.
Description:
The TCRT5000 is an infrared reflective sensor module that combines an IR emitter (photodiode) and an IR receiver (phototransistor) in a single package. It operates by emitting infrared light and detecting the reflected light from nearby objects, making it ideal for applications requiring object detection or proximity sensing.
The module offers both digital and analog outputs, allowing for flexible integration into various electronic systems. The detection range typically spans from 1mm to 25mm, depending on the object's reflectivity and the module's sensitivity settings.
Features:
- Infrared Emitter and Receiver: Utilizes a photodiode and phototransistor pair for effective IR signal transmission and reception.
- Operating Voltage: Compatible with 3.3V to 5V DC power supplies.
- Detection Distance: Capable of detecting objects within a range of 1mm to 25mm.
- Output Formats:
- Digital Output (D0): Provides a high or low signal based on the presence or absence of an object, with the threshold adjustable via the onboard potentiometer.
- Analog Output (A0): Delivers a continuous voltage signal proportional to the amount of reflected IR light, allowing for more nuanced detection.
- Sensitivity Adjustment: Equipped with a multi-turn precision potentiometer to fine-tune the detection threshold.
- Compact Size: The module measures approximately 3.2cm x 1.4cm, facilitating easy integration into various projects.
- Comparator Chip: Incorporates an LM393 voltage comparator for stable digital output signals.
Packaging List:
- 1 x TCRT5000 Infrared Reflective Sensor Module
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