TCRT5000 - TCRT5000L

Infrared Optical Reflective Sensor with Long Connection Leads

The TCRT5000 is an IR sensor unit. It has both a Photodiode, and a Phototransistor coupled in its package. The photo diode has two pins (Anode and Cathode) which generate an IR signal. Similarly, the photo transistor also has two pins (Collector and Emitter) which reads the IR signal that is reflected. This sensor can detect objects or any other reflective surface in front of it. Through programming, you can also calculate the distance of the object.

See datasheet (in PDF format) for complete product details.

Individually packaged. Bulk packaged for multiple item orders.