Description

Reflective optical sensor that commonly used to sense proximity such as black and white lines, obstacle. You can use this sensor to make line tracking sensor unit for line following robots.

The TCRT5000 and TCRT5000L are reflective sensors which include an infrared emitter and phototransistor in a leaded package which blocks visible light. The package includes two mounting clips.

Features

• IR sensor with transistor output
• Operating Voltage : 5V
• Diode forward Current : 60mA
• Output : Analog or digital data
• Transistor collector current : 100mA (maximum)
• Operating temperature : -25 to +85?C

Files & Documentation

• Details about TCRT5000 – Component101
• Datasheet – TCRT5000