TCRT5000L (Infrared Optical Sensor)

Description

DESCRIPTIONInfrared Optical Sensor include both infrared transmitter and detector in one sensor.Infrared Optical Sensor emits a beam of infrared light from its infrared transmitter.When an object is in the sensing area, the emitted light is reflected back towards the photo detector (Darlington phototransistor). The amount of light energy reaching the detector increases and cause an increase in the current output from the photo detectorIt has 4 pins: 2 for emitter and 2 for detector (check data sheet) arranged as follows:Upper left: diode's anodeLower left: diode's cathodeUpper right: phototransistor's collectorLower right: phototransistor's emitterFeaturesCompactHigh performanceHigh outputEasy to mount on PCBWidely applicableApplicationsTiming sensorsEdge sensorsMicro floppy disc driversLevel sensors of liquid