TCRT5000 Reflective IR sensor photoelectric switch
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Description
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🔧 Key Features:
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✅ IR Transmitter + Phototransistor Receiver – Detects reflected infrared light for accurate sensing.
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✅ High Sensitivity – Detects black/white contrast or nearby objects up to a few centimeters.
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✅ Fast Response Time – Ideal for high-speed applications like line-tracking robots.
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✅ Compact Design – Easily fits into tight spaces or small enclosures.
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✅ Analog or Digital Output – Supports both types depending on circuit design.
⚙️ Specifications:
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Sensor Type: Reflective Infrared Optical Sensor
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Operating Voltage: 3.3V – 5V
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Detection Distance: 2mm – 15mm (typical optimal at ~3–8mm)
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Output Type: Digital (with comparator circuit) or Analog (raw sensor signal)
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Wavelength: ~950 nm (IR LED)
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Response Time: <1ms
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Mounting Type: Through-hole or module-based
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Dimensions: ~30mm x 15mm x 10mm (module version)
🎯 Typical Applications:
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🤖 Line-following robots
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📏 Edge or proximity detection
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⚙️ Object counters and optical encoders
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📦 Conveyor belt automation
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🚪 Contactless switches and triggers
📦 Package Includes:
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1x TCRT5000 IR Reflective Sensor Module (or raw sensor based on variant)
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