TCRT5000 - Reflective Infrared Optical Sensor

TCRT5000 Reflective Optical Sensor IR Infrared Switch is perfect for line tracking robot car like DIY projects. TCRT5000 is a reflective sensor which includes an infrared emitter and phototransistor in a leaded package which blocks visible light. When the infrared transmitter emits a beam of light to a piece of paper, if the rays shine on a white surface, they will be reflected and in turn be received by the Infrared detector , and pin S on the module will output a low level; If the beam of light encounters a black line, they will be absorbed, thus the Infrared detector gets nothing, and pin S will output a high level. So this module basically acts like a simple switch when it gets close to a white / black object. You can adjust the sensitivity with the potentiometer on the module. Features:- Detector type : phototransistor Daylight blocking filter Lead (Pb)-free soldering released Compact construction Senses the presence of an object by using the reflective IR beam from the object Specifications:- Model : TCRT5000 Operating Voltage : 3.6 ~ 5V DC Distance Measuring Range : 1.5cm Average Current Consumption : 60mA Output Type : Phototransistor Working Temperature Range : -25 to 85°C Color Black + blue Detecting method : Reflective Transistor Properties Collector-Emitter : Voltage: 70V Collector Current : 100mA Forward Current : 60mA. Package Includes:- 1 x TCRT5000 - Reflective Infrared Optical Sensor